Just Win Baby! HC 09 Raiders Dynasty

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Raiders (15-2) @ Colts (15-1)

Divisional Week

1st Quarter

The Raiders put the first points on the board, when Oakland P S. Lechler nails a 44yd FG. Colts QB Peyton Manning can't get anything going, and the normally disciplined Colts give up three turnovers in the first quarter. Only a strong effort by the Indianapolis defense keeps this one from getting out of hand early.

OAK 3 IND 0

2nd Quarter

The Raiders then take advantage of a fumble on the kick return, when QB J. Russell hits WR M. Manningham for a 7yd TD strike. The Colts respond when HB J. Addai busts through the middle of the line, and with no one between him and the goal line goes 79yds for the TD. After a stop by the Colts defense, QB Peyton Manning gives the Colts the lead with a short pass to TE Dallas Clark, who bust two tackles and slips out of a shoestring tackle to go 83yds for the TD. QB J. Russell rushes the Raiders down the field in the hurryup and reclaims the lead with a 20yd TD pass to HB Justin Fargas.

OAK 17 IND 14 at the half

The Raiders dominate the third quarter forcing two more turnovers, scoring on a long pass from QB J. Russell to WR D. Bryant, and scoring on a 2yd run by HB J. Fargas.

OAK 31 IND 14 at the end of the 3rd

Peyton Manning and the Colts can't get anything going in the 4th either. The Raiders add a 25yd P S. Lechler FG, 5yd TD run by Justin Fargas, and a 20yd P S. Lechler FG.

OAK 44 IND 14 Final

Player Stats
OAK QB J. Russell 19 of 27 (70%) for 287yds 3 TDs
IND QB P. Manning 13 of 22 (59%) for 207yds TD, 2 INTs

OAK HB J. Fargas 37 carries for 114yds 2 TDs
IND HB J. Addai 12 carries for 88yds TD

OAK WR Mario Manningham 6 catches for 95yds TD
IND WR Reggie Wayne 4 catches for 57yds

OAK SS Michael Huff 2 sacks
IND DL R. Brock 2 sacks

Time of Possession: OAK 38:22/ IND 21:36

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Conference Championships

Raiders (16-2) @ Patriots (16-1)

See game post below.

Giants (14-4) @ Buccaneers (14-3)

The Giants' offense didn't show up for 3 quarters of this one. The Buccaneers led by QB Jeff Garcia put up 16 unanswered points in the first 3 quarters. Then Giants QB Eli Manning woke up. He led the Giants to two scores and two 2pt conversions to tie the game. Then a costly interception set up the Buccaneers to finish the game. TB HB Cadillac Williams put the final nail in the coffin on a controversial 0yd TD run. NYG 16 TB 23

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Raiders (16-2) @ Patriots (16-1)

AFC Conference Championship

The #1 offense (Patriots 361 yds/ 31.3 pts per game) vs #2 offense (Raiders 359yds/ 33.4 pts per game). This one should be a show! Can QB JaMarcus Russell really go throw for throw with QB Tom Brady?

1st Quarter
Patriots QB Tom Brady moves New England downfield, but when the Raiders defense stiffens, K S. Gostkowski can't get it done. Gostkowski missed 2 FGs in the 1st. QB JaMarcus Russell throws a pick, and HB Justin Fargas has 5yds on 6 carries.

NE 0 OAK 0

The Raiders finally find a rhythm in the 2nd quarter and manage to put up 10 unanswered points. Justin Fargas goes in for a 3yd TD and P Shane Lechler nails a 41yd FG. On the downside the Raiders lose FB Carl Stewart for the game. Stewart has been an important factor in the Raiders run game all season.

NE 0 OAK 10 at the half

The Raiders try to increase their lead, but another pick from QB J. Russell kills one drive and P Shane Lechler misses a 31yd FG. The Patriots had a TD called back, when Coach Joslin challenged a fumble by QB J. Russell. Raider fans can really see the difference in the run game without FB Stewart in there. QB Tom Brady gets the Patriots back on track and WR Randy Moss looks unstoppable as they go down the field. Patriots narrow the gap when WR Randy Moss catches a 24yd TD pass from QB T. Brady.

NE 7 OAK 10

The Raiders can't buy a first down in the 4th quarter and have to punt repeatedly. Coach Joslin is throwing the kitchen sink at QB Tom Brady and are forcing some bad throws. The Raiders can't convert on a 4th down and turn it over to the Patriots. Tom Brady moves the Patriots downfield, but when stopped, they punt away confident they can stop the Raiders and get it back. They were right, the Raiders lose 13 yards on the next two plays, and even with a 17yd gain on 3rd down are still looking at 4th and 6 on their own 24yd line with 2:38 remaining. The fans are screaming "Go for it! Go for it!" Coach Joslin calls for the punt. The Raiders look horrible out there and to give the Patriots the ball on the 24yd line is insane. Time to play some defense!

As the seconds tick away QB Tom Brady tries to move the Patriots down the field, and has some early success, getting the Patriots to the 30yd line. This is where the Raiders defense shows what it is made up of, allowing 3yds on 3 downs. The Patriots go for it on 4th and 7...pass deflected. Wait, there's a flag. Pass interference on OLB Thomas Howard! What! B...S...! Patriots ball 1st and 10 at the 20yd line 38 seconds remaining. QB Brady to WR Moss...11 yds 1st down. 30 seconds. QB Brady to TE Ben Watson 3yds, Watson goes out of bounds stopping the clock, 2nd and GL on the 6yd line. 24 seconds. QB Brady sacked by DE Elvis Dumervil. 20 seconds, 3rd and G on the 12yd line. QB Brady to WR R. Moss 11yd gain...4th and Goal on the 1yd line...13 seconds left on the clock. Coach Hal Ophamer sends out K S. Gostkowski to send it to overtime. False Start! Patriots are backed up a few yard. K Gostkowski comes out to kick again. False Start! Patriots backed up again. K Gostkowski comes out and kicks...wide right! It's no good! Raiders take a knee to run out the clock.

NE 7 OAK 10 Raiders Win!

Player Stats
OAK QB JaMarcus Russell 11 of 23 (44%) for 138yds 2 INTs
NE QB Tom Brady 23 of 40 (57%) for 313yds TD

OAK HB Justin Fargas 31 carries for 115yds TD
NE HB Laurence Maroney 9 carries for -8yds

OAK WR Mario Manningham 4 catches for 59yds
NE WR Randy Moss 12 catches for 178yds

OAK OLB Keith Rivers 7 tackles, 4 TFL, 3 sacks, fumble recovery
NE DT Ty Warren 2 sacks
NE SS Rodney Harrison INT
NE LB T. Bruschi INT

Time of Possession: OAK 34:58/ NE 25:00

The Raiders are going to the Super Bowl!

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Super Bowl Preview

vs

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Offense
Points Per Game: #7
Offensive Yards: #7

Defense
Points Allowed: #5
Defensive Yards Allowed: #6

Key Players with Stats

QB Jeff Garcia 275 of 431 (63%) for 3629yds (241.9yds/game) 36 TDs 14 INTs

HB Ernest Graham 322 carries for 1369yds (4.2yd avg per carry) 10 TD

WR Ike Hilliard 74 catches for 1120yds 5 TDs

WR Joey Galloway 71 catches for 884yds 9 TDs

DE Gaines Adams 50 tackles, 22 TFL 8 sacks, 2 defl, forced fumble

MLB Barrett Ruud 89 tackles, 9 INT, 13 defl, 5 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries

OLB Derrick Brooks 99 tackles, 5 INT, 10 defl, 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries

Oakland Raiders

Offense
Points Per Game: #1
Offensive Yards: #2

Defense
Points Allowed: #3
Defensive Yards Allowed: #1

Key Players with Stats

QB JaMarcus Russell 326 of 489 (66%) for 4529yds (283yds/game) 29 TDs 19 INTs

HB Justin Fargas 432 carries for 2024yds (4.6yds per carry avg) 29 TDs

WR Mario Manningham 93 catches for 1559yds 8 TDs

TE Zach Miller 82 catches for 929yds 6 TDs

DE Elvis Dumervil 60 tackles, 40 TFL, 36 sacks, 2 defl, forced fumble

DE Tony Bake 58 tackles, 38 TFL, 29 sacks, 5 defl, forced fumble

OLB Keith Rivers 82 tackles, 37 TFL, 26 sacks, 2 INTs, 5 Defl, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, defensive TD

SS Michael Huff 69 tackles, 19 TFL, 12 sacks, 3 INTs, 8 Defl, defensive TD

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Injury Report

Oakland

FB Carl Stewart - Seperated Shoulder - 4-5 weeks

Tampa Bay

LT Luke Petitgout - Torn PCL - 1-3 months
RT Jeremy Trueblood - Pending Injury Report - inactive for Super Bowl

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Super Bowl

Buccaneers vs Raiders

The Buccaneers are looking for revenge after losing to the Raiders in week 17.

OLB Derrick Brooks had this to say "That was week 17, we were already in the playoffs with a bye week. We didn't have anything on the line. So Coach Gruden played it safe. This week will be different. This is the Super Bowl in Tampa, we are going to win this one. Count on it!"

When asked for comment, Coach Joslin replied "We do our talking on the field."

1st Quarter

The Buccaneers score first, settling for a 24yd Jason Elam FG, after being stopped on 3 consecutive plays from inside the 10yd line. The Raiders respond with a HB Justin Fargas 1yd TD run. Neither team looks sharp.

TB 3 OAK 7 at the end of the 1st quarter

2nd Quarter

The Raiders take over. They start by forcing a fumble on a kickoff and scoring a TD two plays later when HB Justin Fargas goes in from 9yds out. SS Michael Huff intercepts QB Jeff Garcia, setting up another HB Justin Fargas TD. This one from 1yd out. The Buccaneers continue to flounder, when a promising drive ends when DE Elvis Dumervil forces a fumble and OLB Thomas Howard recovers. HB Jusin Fargas adds his 4th TD when he goes in from 4yds out. The Raiders end the half with a 50yd FG by Shane Lechler.

TB 3 OAK 31

Coach Gruden tried to get his team revved up for the 2nd half, but they are down by 28pts...and the Raiders aren't about to let up. The Raider start the 3rd with a score when QB JaMarcus Russell finds WR Dorien Bryant on the outside, Bryant dodges a defender and goes 68yds for the TD. QB Jeff Garcia moves the ball, but when it comes to making the crucial 3rd down throws...he just can't get it done. The Raiders add another HB Justin Fargas TD.

TB 3 OAK 45

4th Quarter

The Buccaneers just want to score so this one doesn't go into the record books as the biggest Super Bowl blowout (their safe, that record is held by John Elway and 1990 Broncos who lost to the 49ers 55 to 10.) The Raiders give the ball to Justin Fargas to run the ball, and when they can't get the 3rd down conversion punt. Fargas has a 75yd TD called back on a holding call against RT Mark Wilson.

TB 3 OAK 45 Final

Raiders Win The Super Bowl

Player Stats
OAK QB JaMarcus Russell 9 of 11 (81%) for 187yds TD
TB QB Jeff Garcia 12 of 25 (48%) for 174yds INT

OAK HB Justin Fargas 40 carries for 165yds 5 TDs
TB HB Ernest Graham 9 carries for -2yds
TB QB Jeff Garcia 5 scrambles for -6yds

OAK WR Mario Manningham 5 catches for 93yds
TB WR Limas Sweed 4 catches for 73yds

OAK DE Elvis Dumervil 5 tackles, 5 TFL, 3 sacks, 1 forced fumble
OAK DE Tony Bake 4 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 sacks
TB DT Shaun Cody 7 tackles, 2 TFL, sack

Time of Possession: TB 24:50/ OAK 35:05

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1st Round Picks After Their 1st Year

1. MIA QB Matt Ryan-OVR 83; 191 of 384 (49%) for 2593yds, 16 TD 14 INT, 7 Wins (finished the season with 3 straight wins)- I still like this pick, Ryan is on his way to becoming a great QB but the Dolphins are going to need to get him some weapons.

2. STL DE Derrick Harvey-OVR 88; 21 tackles, 8 TFL, 6 sacks, 2 deflections, 69 hurries; a lot of people were shocked when the Rams went with DE Harvey rather than OLB Vernon Gholston or DE Chris Long. Harvey did okay, but compared to some of the guys they could have taken (namely OLB Keith Rivers) Harvey has to be considered a disappointment so far.

3. BAL traded with ATL to move up (8th overall, 2009 1st, 2009 3rd) HB Darren McFadden, OVR 90; 154 rushes for 553yds 4 TDs, long rush of 16yds. The Ravens traded up to get the most talented player in the draft, but kept HB Willis McGahee as their starter. McFadden and McGahee split time all season (McGahee had 127 rushes for 631yds) The talent is there, but the Ravens need to give this kid 20 carries a game if they want to get the most out of him.

4. OAK OLB Keith Rivers-GM Al Davis was wanting a force at OLB to compliment MLB K. Morrison and OLB T. Howard...he got it in Rivers OVR 92; 82 tackles, 37 TFL, 26 sacks, 2 INT, 5 deflections, 2 forced fumbles, fumble recovery, Def TD, 41 hurries. Defensvie Player of the Year, Defensive Rookie of the Year, Pro Bowl selection...what more could anyone ask?

5. KC DE Chris Long- OVR 90; 67 tackles, 20 TFL, 6 sacks, INT, 2 Defl, forced fumble, fumble recovery, def TD, 83 hurries. Chiefs love that he fell to them at 5. Long will develop into a dominating force.

6. NYJ QB Joe Flacco- OVR 77; Flacco never got off the bench all season. Jets went for a franchice QB, but got a guy who couldn't beat out Kellen Clemens. Time will tell.

7. NWE DT Glenn Dorsey- OVR 91; Glenn Dorsey played in only 8 games and started 0; 6 tackles, 2 TFL; Dorsey looks to be better than DT Vince Wilfork, but Dorsey never took the starting job and couldn't stay healthy for most of the season. Time will tell, but Dorsey needs to stay healthy or this was a wasted pick.

8. ATL LT Jake Long- OVR 95; 55 pancake blocks, 8 sacks allowed, Pro Bowl selection; Many thought LT Long would go in the first few picks, with many teams having hims as thier #1 guy. I think he showed why he was a steal at #8.

9. CIN DT Sedrick Ellis- OVR 90; 43 tackles, 21 TFL, 6 sacks, deflection, forced fumble, fumble recovery, 67 hurries, Pro Bowl Selection; Bengals look to solidify their DL- well I'd say they did that. Ellis should only get better over the next few years.

10. TEN traded with NO to move up. OLB Jerod Mayo- OVR 82; 11 tackles; Mayo did not start a single game this season and played in only 9 games. When he was drafted I thought he was a solid all around player, but wasn't worth a top 10 pick. Well now I'm not sold on him as a solid player. He needs to rebound big time in the next few years.

11. BUF LG Brandon Albert- OVR 92; 23 pancake blocks, 6 sacks allowed, The Bills were hoping Long would fall a few more spots, but are happy to add Albert to their OL- and he's proven solid, but considering they already had LG Derrick Dockery OVR 88 signed to a long term deal...shouldn't they have went after a team need here?

12. DEN LT Ryan Clady- OVR 92; 28 pancake blocks, 4 tackles allowed; Broncos wanted to improve their OL and Clady definetely helped them do that.

13. TEN received from CAR as RFA compensation for RT David Stewart. CB Leodis McKelvin- OVR 85; 44 tackles, 5 INT, 12 deflections, 2 forced fumbles, fumble recovery; with their second pick the Titans did much better (1st pick was LB Jerod Mayo)

14. CHI RT Gosder Cherilus- OVR 89 31 pancake blocks, 19 sacks allowed; The Bears wanted to improve their OL, and I'm not sure they did...yes Cherilus looks like a great RT, but he's giving up 19 sacks...that's more than a sack a game. New Coach Gary Hammermill better get this fixed if he wants to keep his QB alive.

15. DET CB Dominique Cromartie- OVR 77; 8 tackles, Cromartie couldn't beat out fellow rookie CB Zach Bowman for the starting spot opposite Leigh Bodden. Cromartie has played in all 16 games, but never contributed much. Cromartie needs to improve significantly to avoid being considered a bust.

16. ARI LT Duane Brown- OVR 83; 33 pancake blocks, 12 sacks allowed. Brown is allowing too many sacks. He's got to get better, Warner is old and fragile.

17. KC LT, Chris Williams- OVR 89; 46 pancakes, 4 sacks allowed, the Chiefs had one hell of a draft, improving their DL and OL considerably.

18. HOU RT Jeff Otah- OVR 88; 21 pancake blocks, 12 sacks allowed. You can't be considered a premier OT when you give up this many sacks. Otah has the potential to be great, so we will see how he does in the next few years.

19. SEA traded with PHI to move up (25th, 3rd, 2009 6th) CB Mike Jenkins- OVR 86; 28 tackles, 2 INT, 9 deflections; When Coach Holmgren made the trade to move up and get CB Jenkins, I thought it was one of the best moves of the draft. Admittedly, stat-wise Jenkins hasn't been as dominant as I had thought he would be, but for my money, Jenkins is the top CB in the draft. He will only get better.

20. TB CB Aqib Talib- OVR 76; 8 tackles; Buccaneers wanted Jenkins, but had to settle for Talib, and he's been something of a disappointment. TB uses Talib mostly for returns.

21. SEA traded with WAS to move up (4th, 2009 1st, 2009 3rd) HB Rashard Mendenhall- OVR 86; 164 carries for 620yds 5 TDs, long of 43yds, 15 catches for 137yds; Not exactly the kind of stats you want to see from your starting HB. Mendenhall played in only 11 games due to injury though.

22. DAL LT Sam Baker-OVR 87; 27 pancakes, 4 sacks allowed. Baker was underrated by many teams, but I think he's shown himself to be a better pick than some of the OT's that went before him (I'm talking to you Duane Brown, Gosder Cherilus, and Jeff Otah), should be a solid performer in Dallas for years to come.

23. PIT HB Chris Johnson- OVR 84; 117 carries for 234yds, 3 TDs, in 2 starts, 14 games played. The Steelers really wanted Mendenhall, but will have to settle for Johnson. Too early to say how Johnson will turn out, but one thing is for certain...he needs more touches.

24. TEN TE Dustin Keller- OVR 67; 6 catches for 76yds, TD, 6 pancake blocks, played in 16 games, started 0. I thought this was a horrible pick then, and I think it is a horrible pick now. Too many great players left on the board to take a guy who will be little more than a backup TE here.

25. PHI traded with Sea LE Lawrence Jackson- OVR 81; 18 tackles, 7 TFL, 4 sacks, 2 deflections, forced fumble, 42 hurries in 11 games before being put on IR. Andy Reid was wanting more pressure off the ends and provided Jackson can stay healthy he can be that guy.

26. JAX OLB Vernon Gholston- OVR 80; 93 tackles, TFL, sack, 2 INTs, 3 deflections, 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 8 hurries. I'm not sure I agree with how the Jaguars are using him, but he's putting up solid stats. Del Rio likes Gholston so much he's starting him ahead of OLB Daryl Smith OVR 86.

27. BAL traded with SD to move up (2nd, 4th, 2009 4th) CB Antoine Cason- OVR 83; 82 tackes, 5 INTs, 8 deflections, 2 forced fumbles, Pro Bowl Selection. I thought this was pick to add depth, but Cason won the starting spot opposite CB Chris McAlister and is obviously a good fit for the Baltimore Defense.

28. NWE traded up with DAL to move up (3rd, 3rd, 2009 2nd) CB Tracy Porter- OVR 68; no stats; played in 9 games, 0 games started. I wasn't a big fan and as still not a big fan. I am also ready to say that Coach Hal Ophamer whiffed on this one...Porter stinks.

29. SF SS Kenny Phillips- OVR 88; 50 tackles, INT, 2 deflections, forced fumble. I thought this was a great pick, and now I'm not so sure. Phillips has everything it takes to be a Pro Bowler, but the 49ers don't make the most out of his talents.

30. GB HB Jonathon Stewart- OVR 76; 25 carries for 71yds, 2 TDs. I'm not sure why the Packers felt the need to go HB here, especially with Ryan Grant already in their backfield. Apparently the Packers are wondering the same thing about now.

31. NYG HB Felix Jones- OVR 83; 13 carries for 37yds TD; Jones has played in all 16 games, but never started. He's buried on the depth chart behind Ahmad Bradshaw OVR 85, and Brandon Jacobs OVR 84. I'm not a big fan of Jones in particular, or drafting a guy in the first round to be your #3 HB. I was wrong about the Giants not getting 8 games from him this season, so I guess the key to keeping him healthy is to have him ride pine every game.

32. KC traded with MIA to move up (3rd, 2009 2nd) CB Brandon Flowers- OVR 83; 65 tackles, 4 TFL, 3 INT, 9 deflections, 3 forced fumbles, fumble recovery; Solid man corner, and a definite upgrade. Good pick for the last pick in the first round by the Chiefs.

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Oakland GM Al Davis retires!

Owner/GM Davis has let it be known that with the Raiders Super Bowl victory he will be stepping down as GM. "Don't worry, I'll still let Coach Joslin know what I think...and he better listen! But I feel the team is in good hands now. It is time for me to focus on being the owner of the best franchise in the NFL."

On his way out, Owner/GM Al Davis made sure to let Coach Joslin know that he needed to keep all the current coaches in place except STC Brian Schneider. Owner/GM Davis let it be known that Schneider was a bum and needed to pack his bags immediately.

*I loaded it and ran through it several times, but GM Al David retires each time...so I guess I'll be drafting at the whim of a new GM next season...and I had just managed to get GM Al Davis all the school scouting skills.

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Coaching Staff

After the unexpected retirement of GM Al Davis and the firing of Special Teams Coordinator Brian Schneider, Coach Joslin had some holes to fill. After talking with several GM candidates, Coach Joslin settled on David Baumhower, the son of Dolphins nose tackle Bob Baumhower (the heart of the Dolphins' Killer B's defense.) Baumhower is young and very inexperienced, but he was the only candidate who showed any enthusiasum for the opportunity.

For the Special Teams Coordinator, Coach Joslin interviewed Gary Fanning, former Jets WR Coach Noel Mazzone, and Doug Deberg. None were overly impressive, but no one else was really interested in the job. So after a little consideration, Coach Joslin decided to go with Fanning.

HC Ken Joslin 24


OC Gregg Knap 18


DC Rob Ryan 96


STC Gary Fanning 20


QBC John DeFilippo 22


HBC Tom Rathman 81


WRC James Lofton 93


OLC Tom Cobble 49


LBC Don Martindale 85


DBC Ward Black 80


DLC Keith Millard 56


GM David Baumhower 12


Trainer Chris Turner 65

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Coaches

AFC North

Steelers -Mike Tomlin OVR 48

Browns -Romeo Crennel OVR 55

Bengals -Marvin Lewis OVR 38

Ravens -John Harbaugh OVR 29

AFC South

Colts -Tony Dungy OVR 99

Jaguars -Jack Del Rio OVR 70

Titans -Jeff Fisher OVR 89

Texans -Lovie Smith OVR 48

AFC East

Patriots -Hal Ophamer OVR 99

Bills -Dick Jauron OVR 46

Dolphins -Tony Sparano OVR 40

Jets -Eric Mangini OVR 44

AFC West

Raiders -Ken Joslin OVR 24

Chiefs -Herm Edwards OVR 41

Chargers -Norv Turner OVR 49

Broncos -Mike Shanahan OVR 82

NFC North

Vikings -Brad Childress OVR 34

Packers -Mike McCarthy OVR 73

Lions -Rod Marinelli OVR 32

Bears -Gary Hammermill OVR 45

NFC South

Buccaneers -Jon Gruden OVR 74

Saints -Sean Payton OVR 51

Panthers -John Fox OVR 44

Falcons -Mike Smith OVR 36

NFC East

Cowboys -Wade Phillips OVR 66

Giants -Tom Coughlin OVR 83

Eagles Andy Reid OVR 77

Redskins -Jim Zorn OVR 28

NFC West

Rams -Scott Linehan OVR 31

Seahawks -Mike Holmgren OVR 92

Cardinals -Ken Whisenhunt OVR 39

49ers -Jim Westgate OVR 42

Only three new head coaches, Jim Westgate in San Francisco (a bit of a wild card, as Westgate wasn't coaching in the NFL last year, and not much is known about him), Lovie Smith joins the Texans (after being fired by the Bears) and Gary Hammermill leaves Michigan to try his luck in Chicago.

The Bears add celebrated Michigan HC Gary Hammermill. They also replaced the OC, RBC, and OLC with Brian Schottenheimer, Tim Sanders, and Jeff Davidson respectively.

Cincinatti grabbed long time Colts' WRC Clyde Christensen.

The Bills upgraded at GM with Riley Smithe.

The Broncos keep HC Mike Shanahan despite a horrible season, and instead fire all the defensive coaches. Former SF HC Mike Nolan joins the Broncos as their new DC as does LBC Greg Manusky, DLC Mel Phillips, and DBC Joel Collier

Cleveland upgrades at DC and LBC with Chuck Bresnahan, and Jim Herrmann.

The Cardinals keep HC Ken Whisenhunt after a disastrous season. The only coaching change they make is to bring in a new DB coach in Chipper Duncan and Trainer.

Chargers make a change at QB Coach to Craig Johnson and DB Coach to David Gibbs.

Chiefs look to upgrade the LB Coach with Rick Hunley and bring in new blood at DB Coach with Jerrold Smith.

Colts questionably release QB Coach Jim Caldwell and WR Coach Clyde Christensen, and replace them with QBC Dan Mifflin and WRC Mike Johnson...both seem to be downgrades.

Miami upgrades at QB coach switching from David Lee to Dan Tunney, but makes the poor decision to let GM Gil Darnell go...Darnell is one of the most underated GM's out there (he was hired by the Texans)

Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith somehow manages to keep his job. QBC Bill Musgrave and WRC Terry Robiskie weren't so lucky. They were replaced by Kyle Shanahan and Zeke Montgomery respectively.

The 49ers are tied for the most coaching changes with the Jets. Gone are HC Mike Nolan, DC Greg Manusky, OLC George Warhop, LBC Mike Singletary, DLC Jim Tomsula, and GM Josh McClout. In are HC Jim Westgate (not coaching in the NFL last year), DC Robin Matthews, OLC John Matsko, LBC Bob Sutton, DLC Tim Spangler, and GM RC McGriggs (who stinks)

Eric Mangini keeps his job with the Jets, but a big chunk of his staff gets the axe. New hires include OC Chris Staymates (bringing the Spread Option from Florida), DC Mike Singletary, QBC Don Miraldi coming from Texas Tech, WRC Chad Merriam, OLC Tony Wise and LBC Brett Bourbin. I don't like keeping Mangini, but I do like the other coaching changes.

The Lions replace their Trainer, but not the GM...What? You've got to be kidding me, what kind of blackmail photos does that guy have?

HC John Fox looks to revitalize the Panthers offense with new OC George Henshaw and OLC Rusty Alexander.

You had to know this one was coming. The Patriots fire STC Brad Seely and replace him with Barry Trammell. Trammell has been given one job...fix Gostkowski!

Raiders change GM's and STC adding David Baumhower and Gary Fanning respectively.

St. Louis brings in STC Jim Mora, and DLC Derek Brock

Baltimore brings in RBC Lorenzo Westbroo, OLC Aaron Kromer, DBC Don Blackmon, and a new trainer

The Redskins replace their DBC with Mike Haluchak

The Saints look for some help from new coaches RBC Bishop Harris, OLC Bill Laveroni, DLC Mike Katcavage, and a new trainer

The Seahawks add RBC Wilbert Montgomery, DLC Brian Baker, and DBC Bob Slowik

The Texans look to improve their fortunes with the hires of HC Lovie Smith (formerly of the Bears), OC Butch Millwood, STC Jerry Gray, and GM Gil Darnell (good hire!)

The Titans brought in one of the best to mentor Vince Young in QBC Jim Caldwell, WRC Terry Robiskie should help make sure Young has some able targets.

Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Green Bay, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, New York, Philadelphia and Dallas made no coaching changes.

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Oakland Raiders

GM David Baumhower doesn't waste anytime getting the roster in shape for another run for the Super Bowl.

Baumhower is calling for Coach Joslin to cut backup RB LaMont Jordan, DT Gerard Warren, and ROLB Robert Thomas.

Coach Joslin and GM Baumhower opt to not use the Franchise Tag.

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Free Agent Preview

QB
Daunte Culpepper Age 31 OVR 87
Kurt Warner Age 37 OVR 82
Byron Leftwich Age 28 OVR 82

RB
Marion Barber Age 25 OVR 90
Chester Taylor Age 28 OVR 86
Warrick Dunn Age 33 OVR 84

FB
Greg Jones Age 27 OVR 80

WR
Chad Johnson Age 30 OVR 96
Darrell Jackson Age 29 OVR 84
Amani Toomer Age 33 OVR 83

TE
LJ Smith Age 28 OVR 84

LT
Wayne Gandy Age 37 OVR 86
Charles Spencer Age 26 OVR 84
Jordan Black Age 28 OVR 84

LG
Zach Pillar Age 32 OVR 87
Kyle Kosier Age 28 OVR 85
Cory Lekkerkerker Age 27 OVR 85

C
Brad Meester Age 31 OVR 86
Casey Rabach Age 30 OVR 85
Mike Flynn Age 34 OVR 84

RG
Randy Thomas Age 32 OVR 90
Stockar McDougle Age 31 OVR 83
Montrae Holland Age 28 OVR 83

RT
David Stewart Age 26 OVR 92
Langston Walker Age 29 OVR 87
Ryan Tucker Age 33 OVR 86

DE
Jevon Kearse Age 32 OVR 83
Leonard Little Age 32 OVR 82

DT
Rod Coleman Age 32 OVR 84

OLB
Keith Bulluck Age 31 OVR 91
Mike Vrabel Age 33 OVR 88
Michael Boley Age 25 OVR 88
Donnie Edwards Age 35 OVR 85

MLB
Zach Thomas Age 35 OVR 86
Tedy Bruschi Age 35 OVR 86
Bart Scott Age 29 OVR 86

CB
Chris Gamble Age 25 OVR 82
Dontae Chandler Age 22 OVR 81
Ricky Manning Age 26 OVR 80

K
Olindo Mare Age 35 OVR 86
John Hall Age 34 OVR 85
Lawrence Tynes Age 30 OVR 83

P
Kyle Larson Age 28 OVR 83

[kdmajoslin]

Re: Just Win Baby! HC 09 Raiders Dynasty

Owner Al Davis and GM David Baumhower have let it be known that they both think we need to acquire a game changer at DT (OVR 85+)

This could be hard as the best DT in free agency is Rod Coleman (OVR 84)

[kdmajoslin]

Re: Just Win Baby! HC 09 Raiders Dynasty

Raiders Trade Block

GM David Baumhower has put the following players on the trade block

CB S. Schweigert
WR R. Curry
OLB S. Williams
MLB C. Cherry
TE Dan McKenzie

Coach Joslin immediately worked a deal with the Lions for CB Schweigert. The Lions send 2 7th round picks in the coming draft for the DB.

So far no one is biting on the other guys.

Coach Joslin would love to dump WR Curry, but his $3.9M salary and the $5.4M penalty the Raiders would incur make it unlikely.

[kdmajoslin]

Re: Just Win Baby! HC 09 Raiders Dynasty

Franchise Tag

Titans franchise tag DT Albert Haynesworth

Patriots franchise tag WR Randy Moss

Bears franchise tag OLB Lance Briggs

Colts franchise tag C Jeff Saturday

Ravens franchise tag MLB Ray Lewis