The Official Oakland Raiders 2011 Season Thread
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Houshmandzadeh says Palmer’s still got it
Former Bengals receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh has been working out with new Raiders quarterback (and former “retired” Bengal) Carson Palmer all year. He told Bengals.com that Palmer’s elbow, which caused him to miss 12 games in 2008 with a frayed ulna nerve, was still hurt last year.
“I threw with him before last season and he was OK, but he wasn’t zipping it like he used to. I thought he was hurt,” Houshmandzadeh said. “This year, oh man, it’s about as good as I’ve ever seen him. He’s healthy. He’s throwing it like the Carson of old.”
Houshmandzadeh said that Raiders receivers will be happy with Tuesday’s trade.
“You always knew you had a shot with Carson,” Houshmandzadeh said. “You knew he was accurate downfield and he could make every throw. He could get it down there and I think he still can.
As for Palmer, he said he was working out with Houshmandzadeh and high school players in Southern California, to stay in shape but wasn’t sure he would get another chance to play in the NFL.
“There was a number of times that there were teams approaching the Bengals and it didn’t work out, so it was a very difficult time,” Palmer said.
“I didn’t know what was going to happen. I didn’t know what was around the next turn, the next week, the next month. So there was a lot of confusion and I really didn’t know what was next.”
He got a text at 4 in the morning Tuesday to come to Oakland, and “couldn’t be happier” to have landed with Hue Jackson and the Raiders.
Former Bengals receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh has been working out with new Raiders quarterback (and former “retired” Bengal) Carson Palmer all year. He told Bengals.com that Palmer’s elbow, which caused him to miss 12 games in 2008 with a frayed ulna nerve, was still hurt last year.
“I threw with him before last season and he was OK, but he wasn’t zipping it like he used to. I thought he was hurt,” Houshmandzadeh said. “This year, oh man, it’s about as good as I’ve ever seen him. He’s healthy. He’s throwing it like the Carson of old.”
Houshmandzadeh said that Raiders receivers will be happy with Tuesday’s trade.
“You always knew you had a shot with Carson,” Houshmandzadeh said. “You knew he was accurate downfield and he could make every throw. He could get it down there and I think he still can.
As for Palmer, he said he was working out with Houshmandzadeh and high school players in Southern California, to stay in shape but wasn’t sure he would get another chance to play in the NFL.
“There was a number of times that there were teams approaching the Bengals and it didn’t work out, so it was a very difficult time,” Palmer said.
“I didn’t know what was going to happen. I didn’t know what was around the next turn, the next week, the next month. So there was a lot of confusion and I really didn’t know what was next.”
He got a text at 4 in the morning Tuesday to come to Oakland, and “couldn’t be happier” to have landed with Hue Jackson and the Raiders.
you're comparing palmer to mcnabb? lol. are you forgetting that the eagles no longer wanted mcnabb, they knew he was done and were willing to trade within the division. the bengals still wanted palmer, he just didn't want them. completely different situation. I guarantee you they wouldn't have traded him within their division.
Palmer is 100% healed and has not had to endure any hits all year. The man can make every throw on the football field and is hungry as hell to prove to the football world he is capable of leading this team to the promise land. Although I was tripping a little for the price, now I am like fuck it. It makes our team better, it isnt my money and Oakland has a coach players want to play for. Who doesnt want to come and live in the California, the Bay Area at that? The free agents will be lining up and the haters gon' hate. Eat a dick, we are playoff bound. JUST WIN BABY!
Congratulte a boss when you see one, I know I will!
Congratulte a boss when you see one, I know I will!
lol... you Niners fans are funny, man. I don't get it. Yeah, the price was a little high... but you guys act like this is a TERRIBLE move.
It's funny how anytime the Raiders make a bold move you guys automatically label it as a dumb move...
I don't get why you guys are still acting bitter. your team is playing good football now, so why are yall in such bad moods... go have a drink, get some pussu, get some money, smoke somethin...
face it... the Raiders are capable of making good moves... the Raiders are a good team this year, and people are talking about us as a Super Bowl contender... yep... and not just Raiders fans, people in the media...
good luck with your season Niners fans, and quit hatin... it's an ugly ass characteristic
It's funny how anytime the Raiders make a bold move you guys automatically label it as a dumb move...
I don't get why you guys are still acting bitter. your team is playing good football now, so why are yall in such bad moods... go have a drink, get some pussu, get some money, smoke somethin...
face it... the Raiders are capable of making good moves... the Raiders are a good team this year, and people are talking about us as a Super Bowl contender... yep... and not just Raiders fans, people in the media...
good luck with your season Niners fans, and quit hatin... it's an ugly ass characteristic
you don't trade a qb like palmer within your own division, that's why. you do trade a qb you know is done within your division, like mcnabb. there's a reason the bengals didn't want to give him up, they know he can still play and didn't want him to have success with another team. we just made them an offer they couldn't refuse.
now here's the reality of our 2012 draft:
1st round: Carson Palmer--plus a 2nd or 1st next year
2nd round: RB Taiwan Jones, RT Joseph Barksdale
3rd round: QB Terrelle Pryor
4th round: Jason Campbell
7th round: Aaron Curry
Still have:
5th round
6th round
And three comp picks for Nnamdi, Miller, and Gallery.
1st round: Carson Palmer--plus a 2nd or 1st next year
2nd round: RB Taiwan Jones, RT Joseph Barksdale
3rd round: QB Terrelle Pryor
4th round: Jason Campbell
7th round: Aaron Curry
Still have:
5th round
6th round
And three comp picks for Nnamdi, Miller, and Gallery.
Im not mad at the move at all though that was just a lot to give up in this day and age of the game. I fully support what coach jackson is doing. That guy gets it. Wish he was our coach last year cuz cable was a terrible game manager. I just hope Carson comes in and tears shit up. Let all these talented wide receivers we have spread the feild with someone who can get them the ball and make those throws. Open up the run game. Dangerous offense we have. D looked good last week. DVD needs some props and McClain was much better last week. I just cant take anymore of these over the top moves that don't pan out. Its like adding fuel to the fire for raider haters and the media. Shit gets under my skin