Raiders to sign RT Shane Olivia?

[Raidersabc123]

That would be a great if we could manage to get him but the cap is killing us

[MT/Cali Raider]

crap i thought this thread was about us signing him, not speculation.

[Mykle VanHausen]

Rig. Quoted Profootballtalk

SHANE OLIVEA HAS SIGNED WITH SOMEONE

There aren’t many guys who started 57 of their first 59 games for a perennial playoff team available on the open market come June. Of course, Shane Olivea’s run as a starter ended when he was benched in November but, still, he put in enough quality work with the Chargers to get a six-year deal in 2006.

He was released at the end of February by San Diego and drew some looks from the Jets before they signed Damien Woody to play right tackle. Even with a history of back problems and some of the shorter arms in the NFL, it’s surprising that Olivea hasn’t found gainful employment for the 2008 season. Well, it would be if he hadn’t found employment with a mystery team.

The 49ers, looking for depth behind Jonas Jennings and Joe Staley, inquired about Olivea’s availability recently but, according to the Santa Rosa Press-Democrat, were told that he’d already agreed to terms with another team. He’s expected to sign with said team in June, presumably after they cleared some cap space. If Olivea were a wide receiver I’d put my money on the Saskatchewan Rough Riders but he isn’t, which makes things much tougher.

Who could it be? Baltimore, Carolina, Denver, Detroit and Oakland all fit the bill as teams that might welcome some veteran competition for the right tackle spot but almost everyone could use some depth.

Nuh-uh!

Heeee-wroooonguh!

Anderson suspended at least one season; Olivea banned four games - NFL - CBSSports.com Live Scores, Standings and Stats

Olivea was released by the Chargers on Feb. 28, and has been suspended for the first four games of the 2008 season. He can sign with a team and then participate in training camp and play in preseason games. The suspension, should he sign, would begin at the final roster cut to 53 players.

He was apparently NEVER hired by anyone around or after this time. His chronic back and short arms aside, it maybe his off field activities that kept teams away from Olivea.

[RaiderOfTheSith]

Dang.

GIANTS ADD OLIVEA
Posted by Michael David Smith on July 10, 2008, 4:44 p.m.
Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting that free-agent offensive lineman Shane Olivea’s four-game suspension has been rescinded, and he has agreed to terms with the Giants.

Olivea isn’t signed yet — he still needs to work out for the team and pass a physical — but if that goes according to plan, Olivea will be there for the start of training camp and eligible to play for the Giants in Week 1.

It was reported last month that Olivea had received a four-game suspension, but it was unclear at the time what the suspension was for. Whatever it was, it no longer applies.

Early in his career, Olivea looked like one of the most promising young offensive linemen in the league, starting every game but one for the Chargers from 2004 to 2006. But in 2007 Olivea lost his starting job, and after the suspension was reported last month, there were reports that he had partied himself out of the league. Now Olivea has a second chance, with the defending champs.

[tay]

OLIVEA PLACED ON IR

OT Shane Olivea's biggest issues were supposed to be off the field and in his head, not on the field and in his back. But Olivea, who battled an addiction to painkillers that led to his being released by the Chargers, was injured early last week during camp and couldn't get healthy quick enough for the Giants' liking.

New York Giants OT Shane Olivea injured at camp - NJ.com



phew., dodged a bullet in his case...thanks coach Lofton

[RighteousRayda]

too bad for him.

man, we need linemen so badly.