Raiders release DB LeQuan Lewis; clearing space for free agent signing?

**Raider Ran** · 06-22-2012, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by Rainman56

He,d take up 5 roster spots

That is only his gut.

**DustInTheWind** · 06-22-2012, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by Raider Ran

Have you seen a recent number? I know it is 1 Million or under. We also have not signed all of our rookie draft picks.

Our rookies' numbers shouldn't hurt our team too much as far as cap room goes if this article is true.

AdamJT13: The NFL rookie pool and the salary cap

Should have plenty of room to sign Benson.

**RaiderInSD21** · 06-22-2012, 07:18 PM

Am I the only one who doesn't want Benson? I like the upside of Goodson much more

**Raider Ran** · 06-22-2012, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by RaiderInSD21

Am I the only one who doesn't want Benson? I like the upside of Goodson much more

You can never have enough depth at RB. Goodson can play ST also. We need a guy that can pound the rock Goodson has not proven to be that guy at 210 lbs and Jones is not big enough. Benson is a happy meal under 230 lbs.

**kinz** · 06-22-2012, 08:17 PM

Like the idea of Benson, doubt the money is the problem. But the numbers with the RBs and FBs don't add up. McFadden, Benson, Goodsen, Jones, Reece and that other FB we signed. That is 6. Seems like too many to have on the active roster. If we do sign Benson, then we don't have to worry about that for a while, and odds aren't bad that nature will do in one of these guys before final cutdowns. Competition is always good too.

I'd say sign him if the price is right (about a mil).

**Meninblack** · 06-22-2012, 09:22 PM

"@LeviDamien: Per @ProFootballTalk #Raiders are $1.34 million under the cap. Only Ravens have less cap space ($606k)."

**als_shadow** · 06-22-2012, 10:32 PM

I wonder what name als_shadow would throw out here???

How about it als_shadow?

**RavenRaider** · 06-23-2012, 02:52 AM

Originally Posted by RaiderInSD21

Am I the only one who doesn't want Benson? I like the upside of Goodson much more

screw benson just give it to DMC in goal line sitch, or beer truck. we dont need benson

**16 to 88** · 06-23-2012, 03:05 AM

Originally Posted by Rainman56

He,d take up 5 roster spots

That and the food bill to feed him WOULD put us over the cap!

**16 to 88** · 06-23-2012, 03:08 AM

Originally Posted by Raider Ran

You can never have enough depth at RB.

Ain't that the truth. Can't tell you how many times I have heard coaches say this...

**UptownXguy3** · 06-23-2012, 04:31 AM

Originally Posted by RaiderInSD21

Am I the only one who doesn't want Benson? I like the upside of Goodson much more

If DMC goes down again then we will need a good rb to carry the load...Benson is above average and better than any of our backups. He can make the season go smoothly and imagine having the opposing defense prepare for two starting rbs with different styles.

**DarkLordAlDavis** · 06-23-2012, 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by LINQ

Obviously to make room for the comeback of JaMarcus Russell.

"JaMarcus is a great playaaa. Get ovah it".....

Things that make you go hmmmm. Louisiana fats still has $$ left. Kurt Schilling saves his money during his career but blows 50 million on some stupid video game company he founded.....

**raidercane** · 06-23-2012, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by als_shadow

I wonder what name als_shadow would throw out here???

How about it als_shadow?

Huh, think u forgot to pick ur other screen name!!!!!!!

**Raider Ran** · 06-23-2012, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by RavenRaider

screw benson just give it to DMC in goal line sitch, or beer truck. we dont need benson

What happen if DMac goes down with an injury. You can never have enough RB depth. Last year we lost DMac, Jones and I think Reese had injuries in about 1/4 of the season too. If you're going to rely on DMac to play 16 games say a prayer.