Grady Knows the Raider Way: Eat QBs
He's back and he's hongry! According to KFFL, "Country-Strong" Grady Jackson is reportedly meeting with the Raiders this week to discuss the possibility of his return to Oakland's coliseum and finer eating establishments.
If Gravy is resigned, it will mark the second former Raider defensive lineman to return this offseason, following DE Lance Johnstone's exodus from five years of frozen torment in the confines of Minnesota.
Like Johnstone, we remember #90 most for posting sacks. Gravy had eight QB snacks in 2000. We also remember Jackson for always being one biscuit away from 350 lbs. The chances of Jackson resigning with the Raiders are no doubt contingent on his health, as carrying this type of weight in the trenches is decidedly difficult on Gravy's knees. Jackson did play in all 16 games last season for the FudgePackers...
While it seems unlikely Gravy can regain the quarterback-hongry form he displayed in his first tenure as a Raider at this point in his career, Jackson's possible addition would fill the planet-sized void left by Ted Washington's departure as the gravitational field that sucks up blockers like a black hole.
If Rob Ryan has any intention of running the 3-4 "D" in '06, another DT of Terdell Sands proportions is needed. Pachyderms need plays off. Gravy is not noted for his stamina, but a Tennessee duo of Sands and Jackson could fill the NT void.
Here's hoping it's Gravy Time, baby!
If Gravy is resigned, it will mark the second former Raider defensive lineman to return this offseason, following DE Lance Johnstone's exodus from five years of frozen torment in the confines of Minnesota.
Like Johnstone, we remember #90 most for posting sacks. Gravy had eight QB snacks in 2000. We also remember Jackson for always being one biscuit away from 350 lbs. The chances of Jackson resigning with the Raiders are no doubt contingent on his health, as carrying this type of weight in the trenches is decidedly difficult on Gravy's knees. Jackson did play in all 16 games last season for the FudgePackers...
While it seems unlikely Gravy can regain the quarterback-hongry form he displayed in his first tenure as a Raider at this point in his career, Jackson's possible addition would fill the planet-sized void left by Ted Washington's departure as the gravitational field that sucks up blockers like a black hole.
If Rob Ryan has any intention of running the 3-4 "D" in '06, another DT of Terdell Sands proportions is needed. Pachyderms need plays off. Gravy is not noted for his stamina, but a Tennessee duo of Sands and Jackson could fill the NT void.
Here's hoping it's Gravy Time, baby!
posted by Stick'em at 11:53 AM
4 Comments:
We'll most likely run the 4-3 again because of our LBs and Sapp but we definitely could use some more depth on the D-line. If we don't sign some one like Grady, Teams will run up the gut on us all season long. Good thing Clark and Morrison will stop them for short gains I guess.
Gravy Jackson, if healthy and motivated, would be an excellent rotational DT. I am confident that Millard and Shell would be able to get 30+ productive, disruptive snaps out of Gravy each game.
In order for the Raiders to compete for a playoff spot, the D-Line will need to improve dramatically against the run especially when you consider the RBs in our division. Guys like Kelly, Sands, Hawthorne, and Moore need to step up in their career progression.
Mixing and matching DTs depending on down and distance plus keeping fresh legs will be pivotal to our success.
One example that has me drooling with delight is when the Raiders put their opponent in 3rd and long. With Burgess and Johnstone coming off the edge and Gravy and Sapp collapsing the pocket, lots of QBs will be road-kill! A fierce pass rush in turn leads to increased interception opportunities for our secondary.
According to Raiders.com former FudgePacker DT Donnell Washington was just signed.
Now Donnell isn't Big Ted Washington nor is he the 'Packer DT we've been on the Gravy Train about.
Wonder if folks are confusin' all the big fellas with each other or whether there is still more to come...
No sign of Gravy Time yet, but Donnell Washington sure brings back memories of Chester McGlockton...
My nickname for Chester used to be
F.L.A.C.C.I.D.
Fat, Lazy Ass, Clemson Clown with Insatiable Diet.
Here's hoping Art Shell lines up on day one of training camp and flattens Washington like he did McGlockton in his first go round.
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