new-old rumors

[raider#31]

got this from another board, thought i'd share.



Mark this down and remeber you heard this here first. This is from a "top" source. Ok, here we go. Knowing that San Diego will not pick OT Robert Gallery the Cleveland Browns will trade up 5 spots to the number 2 spot and select the coveted OT. In return the Raiders will recieve the seventh overall pick along with Cleveland's 2005 first round pick and RB William Green. This deal is all but done but will not be made official until San Diego selects QB Eli Manning(this is the guy they want, not Rivers). This deal came about due to the Raiders being cap strapped and unable to deal for RB Corey Dillion. Cleveland fills a major need and feels they found their running back of the future in Lee Suggs.


Here's one for the Willis non-believers


Len Pasqurelli reported that the Raiders and Bengals had no discussions regarding Corey Dillon at the owners meetings and the two sides are apparently further apart then many people think. Al Davis was quoted as saying "I know Cincinnati would be dying to hear what I have to say." Pasqurelli cited a Raiders coach as a source, who basically said they are going to wait for him to be released after June 1. It seems the Raiders were willing to part with a 3rd or 4th rounder to ensure they get him, but apparently have changed direction. Perhaps, Denver signing Hearst shrunk the market for Dillon.

[silvernblack10]

Originally posted by raider#31
got this from another board, thought i'd share.



Mark this down and remeber you heard this here first. This is from a "top" source. Ok, here we go. Knowing that San Diego will not pick OT Robert Gallery the Cleveland Browns will trade up 5 spots to the number 2 spot and select the coveted OT. In return the Raiders will recieve the seventh overall pick along with Cleveland's 2005 first round pick and RB William Green. This deal is all but done but will not be made official until San Diego selects QB Eli Manning(this is the guy they want, not Rivers). This deal came about due to the Raiders being cap strapped and unable to deal for RB Corey Dillion. Cleveland fills a major need and feels they found their running back of the future in Lee Suggs.


Here's one for the Willis non-believers


Len Pasqurelli reported that the Raiders and Bengals had no discussions regarding Corey Dillon at the owners meetings and the two sides are apparently further apart then many people think. Al Davis was quoted as saying "I know Cincinnati would be dying to hear what I have to say." Pasqurelli cited a Raiders coach as a source, who basically said they are going to wait for him to be released after June 1. It seems the Raiders were willing to part with a 3rd or 4th rounder to ensure they get him, but apparently have changed direction. Perhaps, Denver signing Hearst shrunk the market for Dillon.

Id take it, even without William Green! 2 first rounders, wow, if that went down, id be counting 365 days until next years draft!

[HollandRobbie]

That way we can get Mike Williams en draft the USC QB in 2005.

[AFD937]

Wow...I would jump all over the trade for 2 #1s from the Brownies and William Green...I really don't like green but the Browns 05 pick should be in the top 15 next year...

[prober_69]

would that really be cheaper though? 3 first rounders compared to the #2 pick.

[migman33]

sounds good but i wouldnt listen to anything anbody from espn says. they suck. by the way why the **** do they charge for thier info.

[3 Mile Lyle]

I would like this deal if it happened. Lord knows the Browns will suck again next year so the pick would be pretty high up. Having two first rounders would then give us the option of jumping up to get someone we really wanted.

[hellbound]

I dont like green but i would jump on that offer the second the browns proposed it to me.

[BoJackson3434]

I would rather do that trade but with Couch instead of Green but it looks like he is going to the Fudge Packers, who would we take with that number 7? Roy WIlliams could possibly still be there so I think Al would do that.

[Banter]

From the Sporting News War Room:

Giants' mission: Quarterback or bust

April 2, 2004 Print it

Giants team officials used the media this week to test the waters to see if it'll be necessary to trade up into the top two spots to get Eli Manning or Ben Roethlisberger.

The Giants appear certain to draft a quarterback in the first round, especially now that contract talks with veteran Kerry Collins have stalled. If the Giants are willing to trade up to No. 1 to get Manning, it'll happen before draft day. If not, they'll move up to No. 2 on draft day to get Roethlisberger.

Bank on one of the two scenarios happening. The Chargers, at No. 1, and the Raiders, at No. 2, would love to trade down to No. 4 and add an extra pick or two.

The Chargers and Raiders aren't the only teams trying to trade down.

The Redskins, Lions, Texans, Jets, Bucs and Cowboys all are eager to trade down in the round and bank extra Day 1 and Day 2 picks. Each team has multiple needs and could use the additional picks to strengthen team depth.

There are several teams willing to trade up, so there should be a lot of first-round trades on April 24. In addition to the Giants (quarterback), the Browns (offensive tackle), Steelers (quarterback), Bills (quarterback), 49ers (wide receiver) and Patriots (running back) are all willing to move up to fill one specific void.

[StylesRB59]

Wow, I'd take this trade in a heartbeat.
Break it down...Our #2 pick this year for the #7 pick this year, a probable top 15 pick next year, and a decent running back with a lot of potential, although he he has major of the field problems and character issues (not that that ever stopped the Raiders from taking a player). With the #7 pick, we could problably snag Roy Williams. William Green, Roy Williams and a top 15 pick next year for the #2 pick this year? I practically jizzing my pants just thinking about it.

[41510dacode]

If all can rape team for picks and stay in the top ten I say go for it.

[German Raider]

If that is true, DO IT. William Green would just be another player in the history of the Raiders who came because he had "off field problems" with other teams. And a second 1st rounder next year would be great, too. Man im so excited for the upcoming draft

[RabidRaider]

I hear a rumor Green, Northcutt and Clevelands #7 for our #2

But then again I hear Northcutt only want to play for the Ravens...

But again it's just another rumor...