Raiders Insider: Signing Asomugha is a top priority

[MT/Cali Raider]

its gonna be interesting if Aso doesnt' put up good number this season. If he does he will be a lock for a long term oakland contract but if he sucks or just underperforms big Al is gonna have a tough decision. Hopefully Fabien will blossom in his third year.

[Mr. Blonde]

I swore off Raiders jerseys after Woodson and Moss, but if we lock up Aso I might sport the 21 around.

[raider_fan2005]

i really really realy hope we can find a way to sign asomugha an burgess next season

[Gridiron PIRATE]

Originally Posted by Mr. Blonde

I swore off Raiders jerseys after Woodson and Moss, but if we lock up Aso I might sport the 21 around.

I'm with u.

Asomugha should have a great follow up season to last year's performance so I wouldn't expect anything but a nice contract by the end of the season.

[Calico Jack]

Originally Posted by or24

Losing him would be such a big blow and he is my favorite Raider right now but Burgess has to be the #1 priority. We have seen how poor our defense has been without any pressure. We need to get both deals done. Nnam is younger and a better player than derrick imo but Burg is so vital because his position is so important. I would give up every 1 of our db's for a good young defensive line and then build from there if it were possible. Al's mind is just working backwards and he needs to draft some dlineman or spend some money on them in free agency, which might be tough if trying to re-sign Nnam and holding on to Burgess.

Signing Asomugha is priority #1 since he becomes a FA next season. Signing DBurg should be on the back burner. He is in the 3rd year of a very generous 5 year contract. What's the rush on DBurg? Why not revist DBurg's contract after the completion of the 2008 season?

[3 Mile Lyle]

I can just see nothing long term getting done with Aso and doing the franchise tag dance each year (see Woodson, Charles)