Burgess

by skolvikes on Aug 4, 2009 9:33 AM CDT

It looks as though the Raiders are trying to accomodate Derrick Burgess by shopping him on the trading market. With the retirement of Udeze and Ray Edwards lackluster season last year and the possibility of losing The Wall for the first four games of the season, do you think it would be logical to put up a trade offer for his services.

Burgess is a two time pro bowler and former league sack leader. He's 30 years old which would put him right in the middle in the age department, and he can be a beast on the field. However, he's had nagging injuries throughout his career and we don't know if that'll continue this season. Also you've got to take into account what Oakland would want in return for him. Also by acquiring him we wouldn't be neccasarily addressing a key need on our team, but only solidifying (stacking) our defensive line.

I my honest opinion I believe if we acquire him, which probably isn't likely, our defense would be one of the most dominant in the league, which it already is, so it would only make us that much better. I would offer up a 4th maybe a 3rd round pick and a player like say Wade or Allison for him, if it was Wade it would have to be a 4th rounder.

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Is he worth the looking at and what is fair compensation?

Yes, midround picks

16 votes

Yes, midround pick and player

17 votes

No, our D-line is fine

24 votes

Yes, player

5 votes

other. please comment

2 votes

64 votes | Poll has closed

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Trade Allison-wr, since they are going to cut him if not traded

by WVVikings on Aug 4, 2009 2:09 PM CDT reply actions

+1

burgess might be a slight upgrade but not worth it to me.

by iseepurplepeople on Aug 4, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions

I am not sure if they would take anything lower than a second for him, though I could be wrong.

I personally am lookin more toward Brian robison being the eventual replacement for Ray Edwards unless he figures something out real quick.

Robison has good size, quickness and a motor like Jared. He just needs to work on his “football” strength and footwork.

by Bjorno on Aug 4, 2009 4:58 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

+1

I like Robison too. I’m really surprised that there’s not more talk of a battle for the LE spot

by PurplePeopleEaters09 on Aug 4, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions

Huge upgrade over Ray Edwards

If he can stay healthy, Burgess would be a huge upgrade over Edwards. Ray Edwards is not starter material. How can you play an entire season, man on man, and not get more than 2 sacks? Just ridiculous.

2 questions:
How much is Burgess’ contract worth right now. If he is relatively cheap, go for it. If he is commanding a large sum of money, forget about it.

What would the Raiders want in return? A 4th round pick? NO question. Do it. A 3rd? Possibly.

by PurplePeopleEaters09 on Aug 4, 2009 9:52 PM CDT reply actions

+1

The injury-prone issue has to be considered, I think it lowers his value enough to get him for a reasonable price.

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by DCPurple on Aug 5, 2009 8:53 AM CDT up reply actions