Updated: Rolando McClain NOT (yet) released

[izvoodoo]

Rolando McClain was released by oakland according to kyle
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Former Bama LB Rolando McClain no longer with OAK. He writes: I'm gonna weigh my options. Looking forward to playing for an actual 'team'.

[CalvinSmoke]

whaaaaat?!?! but he's so good/young what did he do?

[Raven07]

interesting, i doubt the Ravens will pick him up but at the same time... Ozzie is also a Bama guy i believe, correct me if im wrong, and also he wants to play for " an actual team" ..... Ravens certainly are and have been just that since the Harbaugh era began back in 2008, but the ravens arent going to break any sort of bank on any player if it means risking the team lol ( in a matter of speaking) talented guy for sure. and in the right system, i can see this guy flurishing. IF he were to come to the ravens it'd have to be at a low offer. but sometimes people will take the lesser of the two in order to get on a "winning team" so who knows.

[SecretAgentMan]

He's a good LB, I think we can afford him. I'd take this! Anyone else agree

[Raven07]

if it betters the team, then im all for it, at the right price.

[BloodRaven]

He's trash, don't buy into his size or pre draft hype. His self-entitled comment also reeks of a lack of maturity.

[SecretAgentMan]

[quote name='BloodRaven' timestamp='1354146236' post='1237554']
He's trash, don't buy into his size or pre draft hype. His self-entitled comment also reeks of a lack of maturity.
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Well, he is young. Ray also said that at the beggining of his career. He won't be as good, but will give us an MLB for years to come

[JO_75]

[quote name='Mr. Irrelevant' timestamp='1354145436' post='1237539']
He's a good LB, I think we can afford him. I'd take this! Anyone else agree
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If he is truly released, I haven't seen an official source confirm it yet but if so, let's hope he makes it through waivers first. I'm sure someone is going to see potential in him and pick claim him. If he makes it through, I say go get him. That way we can have less need to worry about in the off-season. Put him with our coaching staff where he can be coached up properly he'll be a major player for us.

[JO_75]

Guess we know who Oakland plans on taking in the first round next year. Hope Te'o likes it in Oakland.

[CalvinSmoke]

[quote name='BloodRaven' timestamp='1354146236' post='1237554']
He's trash, don't buy into his size or pre draft hype. His self-entitled comment also reeks of a lack of maturity.
[/quote]
I assumed he was doing well because of his pre-draft hype and high Madden Rating lol. Did my homework and I'll pass on even touching the guy. And his contract is even more of a turn off than his lack of work ethic.

He is entittled to $6.675 million in 2013, $8.475 million in 2014 and $5.085 million in 2015

[bauer77]

He's lazy, immature, and has had problems with the law. I know what everyone will say, "if anything can fix it, playing next to Ray Lewis can", but i honestly don't think we will be able to get him. Just like Babin, i don't see him making it past the top 15 in the waiver process. Obviously yes, it would help the team, and it would potentially cross one thing off our offseason list, but like i said, i don't see him passing through.

[BloodRaven]

[quote name='Mr. Irrelevant' timestamp='1354146601' post='1237560']
Well, he is young. Ray also said that at the beggining of his career. He won't be as good, but will give us an MLB for years to come
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It's not just the attitude, he was practically run out of town because he's lazy and has little impact on the field.

[Juviebest]

I haven't seen anything official yet though...even on profootballtalk.com.

If Babin had 8 teams put in a claim off waivers I'm sure Rolando will have about the same. I personally don't care for the guy, he's just not good at football. Our McClain is 100x better.

[H8R]

[quote name='Juviebest' timestamp='1354150729' post='1237614']
I haven't seen anything official yet though...even on profootballtalk.com.

If Babin had 8 teams put in a claim off waivers I'm sure Rolando will have about the same. I personally don't care for the guy, he's just not good at football. Our McClain is 100x better.
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You can't be serious... Rolando McClain could be a great talent. Jameel is an average LB.

[JO_75]

[quote name='JO_75' timestamp='1354147854' post='1237577']
Guess we know who Oakland plans on taking in the first round next year. Hope Te'o likes it in Oakland.
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I know I'm quoting my own post but I was looking up a picture of Te'o and when I look at him, I can't help but think he looks like he should be an Oakland Raider lol. Seriously, look up a picture of him and tell me you can see him easily in a Raiders uniform.

Now back on topic, McClain on the other hand looks like he should be wearing purple lol. Go get him Ozzie!

[Juviebest]

[quote name='H8R' timestamp='1354151555' post='1237621']


You can't be serious... Rolando McClain could be a great talent. Jameel is an average LB.
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What has Rolando done besides being a bum 2 down LB?

[H8R]

[quote name='Juviebest' timestamp='1354155415' post='1237660']


What has Rolando done besides being a bum 2 down LB?
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better numbers then Jameel... on a defense that wasn't very good...
http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/13255/rolando-mcclain

he a had better production over his first 3 years then Jameel since 2008...
Don't be stupid, he's better then Jameel.

[gabefergy]

[quote name='H8R' timestamp='1354157075' post='1237677']
better numbers then Jameel... on a defense that wasn't very good...
[url="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/13255/rolando-mcclain"]http://espn.go.com/n...rolando-mcclain[/url]

he a had better production over his first 3 years then Jameel since 2008...
Don't be stupid, he's better then Jameel.
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Better numbers? He is trash. There is a reason he was released and not just because of the money.

NO THANKS.

[dhstandard]

He may be lazy but he plays for a terrible organization. Give him a try under Harbaugh. Change of scenery tends to work for players.

[SecretAgentMan]

[quote name='dhstandard' timestamp='1354161054' post='1237707']
He may be lazy but he plays for a terrible organization. Give him a try under Harbaugh. Change of scenery tends to work for players.
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Oakland has a tendency to have Divas (Russel, Moss, and now this guy). Harbaugh is a disiplin coach, and Ray Ray would whip him into shape.

[gabefergy]

[quote name='Mr. Irrelevant' timestamp='1354161188' post='1237714']
Oakland has a tendency to have Divas (Russel, Moss, and now this guy). Harbaugh is a disiplin coach, and Ray Ray would whip him into shape.
[/quote]

If he was a good player, I might agree with you, but he is an average MLB who is solid against the run and struggles in pass coverage. He is no better than anyone we have right now and frankly his immaturity and laziness do not help his cause.

[berad]

Part of what makes the Ravens a cohesive and disciplined team is that they don't often take chances on guys like this. Even if they do, it can be difficult for those guys to change, can't teach an old dog new tricks - Bryant McKinnie. It's the rare ones with enough personal drive that can mature - Sizzle.

McClain is probably not one of those guys. It should tell you a lot when you get released by a trash team after being drafted just a couple of years ago.

[PuRock]

[quote name='berad' timestamp='1354163281' post='1237738']
Part of what makes the Ravens a cohesive and disciplined team is that they don't often take chances on guys like this. Even if they do, it can be difficult for those guys to change, can't teach an old dog new tricks - Bryant McKinnie. It's the rare ones with enough personal drive that can mature - Sizzle.

McClain is probably not one of those guys. It should tell you a lot when you get released by a trash team after being drafted just a couple of years ago.
[/quote]

Usually I would agree but Ozzie sure does have a soft spot for those Bama boys.

I never get turned off when a player gets released from a BAD team. Most often these are the teams who make the worst personnel moves and also sap player talents due to the culture. I am more weary when a 'bad' player gets cut from a team like the Patriots (unless they are deep at the position).

[JO_75]

[quote name='PuRock' timestamp='1354164406' post='1237743']
Usually I would agree but Ozzie sure does have a soft spot for those Bama boys.

I never get turned off when a player gets released from a BAD team. Most often these are the teams who make the worst personnel moves and also sap player talents due to the culture. I am more weary when a 'bad' player gets cut from a team like the Patriots (unless they are deep at the position).
[/quote]

I agree completely. If a player gets released from a bad team of course you could always say, well he has to be bad because Oakland released him. I mean, if the Chiefs cut Eric Berry tomorrow, would people avoid him just because he was cut from the Chiefs? No. I see the same thing with McClain and I think some team is going to get a steal and a talented player in the end.

[J-man]

The reason he was released wasnt because of his play ... I would love to have him, but just like Babin, not a chance

[J-man]

Jason La Canfora tweeted: [url="https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora"][s]@[/s][b]JasonLaCanfora[/b] [/url]
Rolando McClain and Raiders Coach Dennis Allen had a heated exchange early in practice I'm told. Ended with McClain booted from field...

[BloodRaven]

[quote name='JO_75' timestamp='1354167919' post='1237755']
I agree completely. If a player gets released from a bad team of course you could always say, well he has to be bad because Oakland released him. I mean, if the Chiefs cut Eric Berry tomorrow, would people avoid him just because he was cut from the Chiefs? No. I see the same thing with McClain and I think some team is going to get a steal and a talented player in the end.
[/quote]

What you're implying has nothing to do with the discussion, a lot of players we pick up come from "bad teams". The reason people are apprehensive about McClain are based purely on merits, not hype. I remember all the hype too "The Next Ray Lewis" etc etc, you only have to read Raider forums to get an idea of what kind of player/person he is.

[LordOfShadowz]

If there is any way humanly possible for the Ravens to grab this guy -- DO IT! Yes I am well informed on his off the field issues. He is a 'Bama kid. He is also a beast. The Raiders have almost no veteran leadership on that team and the coaching staff spends more time polishing resumes than film study. In their 3-4 scheme he was a beast. In their new 4-3 scheme he is a bust. Well I am willing to take the gamble on a kid loaded with talent. There is much to be said for the value of leadership and its impact on changing behavior of players with off field issues. Lardarius Webb is a prime example. If Ozzie can pull some 'Bama networking and talk this kid into Purple & Black we might have just solved out middle LB issues for the next decade.

His salary this year is just under 1 million. The Ravens are only responsible for 3/16ths of that amount or around $185K. He fits in the salary cap and they can therefore make a successful waiver claim. Next year his salary is something like 4 million and he would have to renegotiate to remain. But how can we pass up the chance to get a 'Bama grad Butkus Award winner who is very young? The risk is minimal. The potential reward is enormous. It is worth a shot.

Happy holidays to all,
LoS

[arnie_uk]

Yous do know he's still a raider. Proof you need to wait on reliable sources for information.

[arnie_uk]

See other teams thread, since uno he's on another team.

Already being discussed hasn't been well received.