We could use a new NT. The Raiders' Gerard Warren is slated to be cut. He's 31 but he's a good rotational player. He's being cut because of a roster bonus. On a side note, he is 5 years younger than Fergie but has 11.5 more sacks and 30 less tackles. Considering he had 35 tackles last year, he'll better Ferguson's current production in 4 years less time. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/04/fargas-warren-on-the-way-out-in-oakland/ I'm just saying, he'd be a damn good stop gap for us allowing us to develop a NT. He's from Florida guys. He'll fit right in with Crowder and Dansby. Edit: Soliai is our project. Warren brings about 5 more years production which will allow us to develop Soliai and a draft pick for when Warren retires. I forgot how young Soliai is.
I don't think he's ever played the NT position in a 3/4....That transition is tough to make for an older player...I don't see him as a great option for us, but then again, I am not aware of his ability as a NT, he may do well....??
No thanks. There is a reason he was released by Oakland. He just isn't any good. He's lazy and couldn't keep blockers off the LB's in Oakland. I doubt he could hold up people at the point here.
Pass, he was let go by the RAIDERS for heaven's sake. Oh wait, he might actually be pretty good considering that statement.
Released because of signing bonus. A rookie will be too hard to bring in and still have a top tier defense. Bring in a rookie and Warren.
Warren has been a 4-3 DT all his life (and not a great one at that) I can't see him holding up as a NT.
First off, he's not a NT by any stretch of the imagination. Second, what does he being from Florida have to do with anything?
They say he is AWFUL against the run, which in a 3-4, the primary reason you exist at NT is to be great against the run... I'm surprised the Raiders didnt cut Kelly and that contract...but we are talking about the Raiders..
got Fergie to school the position takes two years to get it down right Solai is good enough to start pick the best NT available in this years draft & coach him up Fergie will be available 4 the final run (would use our second & third pick on a FreeSafety & TE)
A signing bonus and the fact he is terrible. Oakland had the worst run defense last year and was near the bottom the year before with Warren in the middle.
