Being released by former team is not totally a bad thing as the player is now with the freedom to choose a new team to join. That’s exactly what veteran running back Justin Fargas has now after failing his physical and being released by the Oakland Raiders right before he was due to get a $1.7 million roster bonus, and his first visit is with the Kansas City Chiefs.
"I don’t see that happening, no," Fargas told the San Francisco Chronicle. "I was told by the coach that they were moving in a different direction. They said it was strictly about money. I know some things were put out there, I guess they said I didn’t pass a physical. I’m a little disappointed by the way it happened but I understand it’s a business.”
Therefore, with the determination not to wear back the Raiders jersey, Fargas began his visit and research of possible new teams. After the visit to Chiefs, the next stop could be the San Francisco 49ers, which have been in contact with Fargas’ agent.
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Sunday, March 7, 2010
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
After winning Steelers, Gradkowski proved he is worth being started
By throwing an 11-yard touchdown pass to Louis Murphy with 9 seconds left in the Oakland Raiders’ 27-24 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, quarterback Bruce Gradkowski now has his starting role solidified.
“I’m pretty confident in my abilities and being a starter in this league,” Gradkowski said. “If yesterday cemented it, that’s good. My goal is to continue to be successful and put this team in position to win football games. And that’s my job, and I have to just be the manager on offense. And whatever happens after that will happen.”
Raiders coach Tom Cable gave his confirmation that Gradkowski will keep the starting job as long as he keeps performing as good as he has been so far. Gradkowski seems to have his time come again. He was starter when he was a rookie in Buccaneers jersey in 2006, but got cut by the Bucs, Rams and Browns in less than a nine-month stretch.
“I’m pretty confident in my abilities and being a starter in this league,” Gradkowski said. “If yesterday cemented it, that’s good. My goal is to continue to be successful and put this team in position to win football games. And that’s my job, and I have to just be the manager on offense. And whatever happens after that will happen.”
Raiders coach Tom Cable gave his confirmation that Gradkowski will keep the starting job as long as he keeps performing as good as he has been so far. Gradkowski seems to have his time come again. He was starter when he was a rookie in Buccaneers jersey in 2006, but got cut by the Bucs, Rams and Browns in less than a nine-month stretch.
Friday, September 4, 2009
LB Aaron Curry led in Seahawks’ 31-21 win over Raiders
In Thursday night’s preseason game against the Oakland Raiders, the Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry showed off as the only starter on the Field and led the Seahawks to a 31-21 victory over the Raiders.
When it was just the first half, Curry made four tackles, two for losses, hit Oakland quarterbacks twice, then sacked one and forced a fumble to set up a field goal. And his wonderful performance was considered to be the most important development in Seahawks’ 31-21 victory.
This preseason finale victory was the Seahawks’ fourth preseason win and marked the team’s first preseason 4-0 in its 34-year history. And their rival team the Raiders finished the preseason 1-3.
When it was just the first half, Curry made four tackles, two for losses, hit Oakland quarterbacks twice, then sacked one and forced a fumble to set up a field goal. And his wonderful performance was considered to be the most important development in Seahawks’ 31-21 victory.
This preseason finale victory was the Seahawks’ fourth preseason win and marked the team’s first preseason 4-0 in its 34-year history. And their rival team the Raiders finished the preseason 1-3.
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