I wonder how the contract situation would play out if MLB does what it ought to do, which is to BAN THIS SERIAL ROID ABUSER FOR LIFE!!! Getting caught cheating once, then lying about it and saying "Oh, it was only for a few years, I quit cheating long ago", and then getting caught both lying and cheating should certainly warrant a lifetime ban.

And no, I am not a Yankees hater, just a lifelong baseball fan who thinks all cheaters should get the same treatment as the Black Sox.

Good riddance to bad rubbish. He has some skills, but not as he was used in Oakland. What he lacks are maturity, judgement, and motivation. Maybe someday he'll gain these basic life skills and be of value to somebody. Maybe a personal advisor to Jamarcus???

This would make sense for both teams, as the Niners are only another really good player or two away from possible dominance for a short period of time, which is all that can be hoped for in this day and age. On the other hand, the Raiders need several good players alot more than one great player, who probably isn't in this draft anyway.

Unless all of that dieting and working out can remove 300 lbs of stupid, he doesn't have a chance. It doesn't really matter whether or not he lacked coaching or weapons, the simple fact of the matter is that he was the most inaccurate passer I've ever seen on an NFL field. And when you combine inaccurate passes with idiotic reads, the result is...JeJokeAss Russell

Maybe he could go to the RAIDERS and make Carson Palmer a better QB? Although I don't think any receiver in history is good enough to pull that one off...

Palmer sucks, he looks downfield for his first option, then looks for his safety-valve receiver, and then looks for a soft spot to land. He's been gun-shy ever since his injury, and he ain't going to get over it. He should be a part-time quarterback, but for a high school team, not in the NFL.

I'm not 100% sold on Pryor as a long-term answer at quarterback, but at least he's athletic, which is the wave of the future for NFL offenses. We need to go with him, and start looking to draft and/or get free agents with the same skills.

Of course, since it's big-boy football, we'd better plan on having 3 QB's on the active roster, plus at least 1 more on the practice squad, because ultimately, running quarterbacks equals injured quarterbacks

Is there actually any such thing as Ford, Chevy, or Toyota in these cars now? Kinda seems like when they went to the "Car of Tomorrow", they pretty much did away with anything to do with the manufacturers except for the logo.

Agreed. He certainly had the potential to surpass Rice, but lacked the attitude. He mailed it in for 2 years with the Raiders, and you can't claim the title with effort (or lack thereof) like that. Really, he had 6-7 really good years with the Vikings, 1 great year with the Patsies, and has been a cry-baby, prima donna **** for the rest of his career.

Even worse, since Rice is pretty much universally accepted as the best football player ever, regardless of position, then wouldn't this mean that Moss thinks he is the greatest football player ever, regardless of position??? He's not even in the discussion...

Maybe you should provide him with some fatherhood training, based upon your Father-of-the Year trophies

I always thought he was a piss-poor pick, especially as a MLB. He's more of a speed guy (gee, thanks Al), and what the Raiders need is a burly smash-mouth MLB. Plus the fact that he's a moron off the field...

We need to cut this clown loose, unless his attitude changes. Then only keep him if he'll restructure his contract, and move him outside. Then we can use his money to sign Manti Te'o. I'm sure he'll still be available when we draft third...or second...or first.

DAMNED TIRED OF LOSING!!!

I've long wondered about the identity of the idiot that Barkley threw out the window of the tavern. I guess I know now...

Agreed!!!

It's time for Darren McFootinjury to get his ass onto the field and start earning his $$$.

Shoulda kept Michael Bush and let D-MacInjuredList go to Dallas or to anyone else who needs an RB for half a season.

Raiders were in pretty poor shape when he came in the first time, and probably have a higher overall talent level now than they had then. The problems are discipline and motivation as much as anything, and Chucky will at least provide motivation.

And remember, Rich Gannon wasn't anyone's idea of a franchise QB before he hooked up with Gruden. If Chucky could find the right quarterback, the Raiders could easily be back in contention in a couple of years, as Reggie gets the cap situation fixed and is able to upgrade a couple of other problem areas.

First spot that needs attention, of course, is quarterback, as Carson Palmer is NOT the answer. My TV must need repairs, because when I see Palmer on the field, he looks pretty tall, about 6'5" or so. But then I see 4 or 5 passes get tipped every game and think it must be an optical illusion and he's really 4'5".

Please, please, please!!! Chucky just fits Raider Nation

It would be foolish to try to make any big moves. This team is winning with team chemistry and a never-say-die attitude, which allows timely scoring to overcome an overall lack of offensive production. Bringing in, or getting rid of, the wrong player(s) could ruin this chemistry, and then it's back to a team that doesn't have enough offense to compete. And the worst thing Beane could do right now is offload more of our young pitchers to get marginally better on offense, probably at the cost of great defense (3rd base or shortstop).

Just leave it alone, Billy, and see what this team can do. Who knows, there may be a sequel here...

At what point does the media stop referring to him as a "Yankees slugger"? Seems to me that he hasn't qualified for "slugger" status since he had to back off from the juice...

Have you ever even been west of Missouri? I've been to many A's and Raiders games over a 30 year span, and have never had any problems at all. That;s not to say I'm planning a move to Oakland, but I surely don't see a need for all of the teams to be out of there based on your description of a place you've probably never seen. (By the way, ever been to East St Louis? There's a real jewel of a city...)
That being said, there's a very real chance that the A's are going to have to leave town on order to get a new stadium that's actually suitable for baseball and able to generate the revenue needed to compete on somewhat even footing with the big money teams in the AL West. My thoughts are that Sacramento would be the best option, as it supports the Rivercats very well, and is somewhat within driving distance for East Bay fans.
And this article is incorrect - The biggest enemy of the A's is not Lew Wulff, it's Billy Beane. The acclaimed "Moneyball" strategy is the worst thing to ever happen to the franchise, as it put entirely too much emphasis on the wrong type of player, and resulted in a farm system incapable of producing players with offensive skills.
Maybe we could fire Beane and hire Brad Pitt as GM...

LA sucks, they didn't support the RAIDERS when they were there before, despite 2 SB wins. Why would they support the team now? If the RAIDERS can't get a new stadium deal done in Oakland, they need to explore the possibility of getting one in Sacramento, so that I could attend more games...

Beckett is a tool. He once had the potential to be a great pitcher, but let his ego and childish attitude get in the way.

Actually, I think their best option would be a move to Sacramento. The city supported the Kings for several years, at least until the Maloof bros. ****ed up the franchise and pissed off the fan base. The fans also show huge support for the Rivercats. Of course, I might be biased, as Sacramento is about 2 hours closer to me than Oakland, and I could actually attend games without having to incur motel costs...

You forgot a key unit - The Interception Defense unit