McClain released by Raiders - Should Lions try and get him?

[tbone413]

Oakland Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain has been informed by the team that he will be released on Thursday, according to a source.



McClain, the eighth overall pick in the 2010 draft, was held out of practice Wednesday because of an undisclosed team-related issue.


Coach Dennis Allen would give no more information about why he held McClain out. Allen said he did not know if McClain would practice Thursday.


McClain reportedly wrote on his Facebook page he no longer was a Raider, then deleted the post.


McClain has struggled under Oakland's new coaching staff, and has had his playing time sharply reduced in recent weeks. McClain's best year with the Raiders came in 2011, when he registered 99 tackles and five sacks.

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Dude was a freaking beast in college, and had a pretty good season last year. But, he must have some pretty serious personal issues if the Raiders are giving up on him - dont know if the Lions need anymore knuckle heads on the team. However, you can always use more talent. I would hope that Mayhew and Co. at the very least speak with him and determine what is going on in his life, maybe they decide its worth the risk?

 

[dtroitlionsfan951]

both levy and durant are free agents i think?...so i would possibly do this..a year ago mcclain had 5 sacks and 14 passes defensed.. which was actually first by any linebacker in the nfl for pass deflections..

 

[everyoneneedsasmil]

There's no reason not to check him out. Levy and Durant are free agents this year, and there's no assurance either will return. Of course, we wouldn't pick up McClain at his current contract (4 million next year, almost 6 million in 2014) in any case. I don't know if he's worth whatever headache got him waived, but it would be imprudent for Mayhew not to at least find out the details and weigh it himself.

 

[coel73]

Dude has some sort of issue, whether it's still personal or new system related; OF COURSE THEY'RE GONNA KICK THE TIRES ON THIS DUDE! They haven't even cut young for goodness sakes.

Seriously though, the 9ers would pick up a dude like this and he would be in the pro-bowl next year. Great coaching.

 

[tsmith7559]

Our LB's are pretty solid. I dont think Tulloch is getting paid what McClain makes...they'll pass. Besides they drafted 2 last year

 

[Mitchrapp]

Guy gets a good year in '11 an because of a bad half year gets cut? Thats cold. Would seem they could have traded him for a late round pick at the very least. I'd pick him up, wouldnt cost would it?

 

[mhughes0021]

he typically played in the middle didnt he?. not sure how much of a fit he would be as an OLB here....but im sure hed be better than levy. Dude was a stud at Bama.

 

[Diggler Cometh]

The man can lay down some wood. Giddy up

 

[motown1958]

Not sure he fits the system but if its affordable and he wants to play here you try him out.

 

[tsmith7559]

$4 Mill in 2013, $5.8 in 2014...NOT A CHANCE

 

[boogerlovejoy]

The man can lay down some wood. Giddy up

I bet you say that a lot.

 

[boogerlovejoy]

$4 Mill in 2013, $5.8 in 2014...NOT A CHANCE

I'd take him as a replacement over Levy in a fuckin heartbeat. But not at that price.

Durant NEEDS to be resigned. I have a feeling they let Levy walk, resign Durant and have Lewis take Levy's spot.

 

[mhughes0021]

I'd take him as a replacement over Levy in a fuckin heartbeat. But not at that price.

Durant NEEDS to be resigned. I have a feeling they let Levy walk, resign Durant and have Lewis take Levy's spot.

have to admit levy has improved this year in coverage and hasnt missed quite as many tackles. But i just cant simply forget the years of him being one on one in the hole....dt has done his job and taken on the blocks. there he is....ready to stuff the run....and WHIFFFFFFF....60 yards later insert name here is in the end zone. Mcclain would be an upgrade....but wouldnt he be makin gmore money than tulloch?...not sure thats good for the locker room or our pocket books.

 

[zyxt9]

Y wouldn't the raiders be on the hook for a good chunk of that salary? None of it is tied up in G-money or...??? All I ever here on here is how the lions would be on the hook if they let someone go, y is this different?

 

[Mitchrapp]

I suspect though not really knowing but because he was a high 1st round pick thus a high bonus that still needs to be payed out.

 

[kdp1980]

Suspended 2 games not released

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8...kland-raiders-suspended-two-games-team-source

 

[mhughes0021]

Suspended 2 games not released

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8...kland-raiders-suspended-two-games-team-source

lol are you allowed to release a guy and then take it back? thats slightly ridiculous lol.

 

[tsmith7559]

Y wouldn't the raiders be on the hook for a good chunk of that salary? None of it is tied up in G-money or...??? All I ever here on here is how the lions would be on the hook if they let someone go, y is this different?

If someone takes over a contract with guaranteed money.... you would assume that.
If McCalins 2013 is guaranteed, its paid by the team he is playing for.
A Signing bonus is guaranteed money too, However, the SB is prorated over the life of the contract and goes against your cap even if the player is cut.

 

[tsmith7559]

lol are you allowed to release a guy and then take it back? thats slightly ridiculous lol.

Oakland doesnt have to pay for the 2 games...lol...they'll probably cut him anyways. This just saves them a little over $100,000

 

[Diggler Cometh]

I bet you say that a lot.

Gay jokes are always hilarious.




Great job!