Nnamdi's Arrival Helps Routt - Oakland Raiders Forum | Message Board

**MileHighRaider** · #1 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 12:14 AM

Nnamdi’s arrival helps Routt - Inside The Oakland Raiders - A look inside the world of the highly classified Oakland Raiders from the writers of ANG Newspapers

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The person who most benefits by Asomugha’s arrival is not Hall, the other starting cornerback, but Routt.

With Asomugha manning his position, Routt can begin his life as the exclusive nickel back. Once upon a time, Routt was a nickel back as a rookie and playing ahead of first-round pick Fabian Washington.

Problem was, Routt was constantly getting lost in the mix inside among the linebackers, safeties and wide receivers who are adept “rub-off” picks, skirting the rules to get cornerbacks out of position.

Routt would candidly admit he wasn’t comfortable inside and didn’t like it there. His tone changed, probably after the defensive staff read some of his quotes, but he never seemed comfortable there.

With Asomugha around, Routt can begin getting adjusted to being inside and meshing with not only Asomugha and Hall, but starting safeties Huff and Wilson.

**MileHighRaider** · #2 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 12:14 AM

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Another thought on Asomugha’s decision to report _ as much as he likes his good friend Charles Woodson, Asomugha couldn’t be Charles Woodson.

**HOFBoundBrown** · #3 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 03:11 AM

Nnamadi is too much a team player. He is a unique person in the NFL, that is for sure. I like our depth in the secondary.

**MileHighRaider** · #4 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by HOFBoundBrown

Nnamadi is too much a team player. He is a unique person in the NFL, that is for sure. I like our depth in the secondary.

Our secondary rocks. On paper. Can't figure out how to work "scissors" into my argument, but...

**BlackJack** · #5 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 03:22 AM

I only hope Routt and Huff find their calling this season. Asomugha, Hall and Wilson should do their part but, to me, Huff and Routt are the big question marks. They could be spectacular or they could be looking for new jobs shortly.

**AutumnWind32** · #6 (**permalink**) 07-25-2008, 03:37 AM

What a quality guy. Hell, everyone benefits from Nnamdi reporting; the coaches, management, his teammates and the fans!

As far as Routt, I just don't see him as a Nickel CB. He's too tall and too stiff. Part of me wishes we'd have traded him and moved Fabian inside. We shall see.