Raiders waive Rolando McClain

Danno · 11-28-2012, 07:31 PM

Oakland Raiders: Rolando McClain reports that he's been waived
By Steve Corkran

scorkran@bayareanewsgroup.commercurynews.com

Posted: 11/28/2012 03:47:57 PM PST
November 29, 2012 12:9 AM GMTUpdated: 11/28/2012 04:09:32 PM PST

Oakland Raiders' Rolando McClain (55) celebrates a play against the San Diego Chargers in the first quarter at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. (Nhat V. Meyer/Staff) ( Nhat V. Meyer )ALAMEDA -- Raiders starting middle linebacker Rolando McClain said Wednesday that he no longer is with the team. The Raiders countered by saying McClain still is on their 53-man roster.

Then again, this might be just a matter of semantics, given the deadline to waive McClain came and went without a move being made.

"Officially no longer an Oakland Raider!!" McClain posted on his Facebook page.

He then added, "Well technically I am. But I'm mentally done. Just waiting on my papers" and "I'd like to be anywhere besides here."

What we know for certain is that McClain did not practice Wednesday because of what coach Dennis Allen called "team-related issues."

When asked if he cared to share more

Oakland Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain (55) and defensive end Matt Shaughnessy (77) walk on the sideline in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in Miami, Fla. The Dolphins won 35-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) ( Lynne Sladky )details, Allen said: "No more details, no more comments. Just team-related issues."

The Raiders have until 1 p.m. Thursday to submit McClain to the waiver wire for the transaction to kick in that day. A team spokesman said he doesn't know whether that's going to take place.

McClain was Oakland's first-round pick in 2010, the No. 8 overall selection, out of Alabama. He started from the outset but has failed to live up to the lofty expectations of a player so highly regarded coming out of college, where he was a standout for the Crimson Tide.

Allen demoted McClain from an every-down player to someone that played only in the base package after four games this season. Rookie Miles Burris supplanted McClain whenever the Raiders went to their nickel package.

McClain is earning $970,000 this season in base salary. He is slated to make $4,005,000 in 2013, $4,805,000 in 2014 and $2,665,000 in 2015.

If McClain gets waived, then veteran Omar Gaither is in line to start in McClain's place Sunday against the Cleveland Browns.

Gaither was signed Nov. 14 and played on special teams the past two games

Hmmm, I thought he'd be an excellent MLB. Worth a look?

jcp026 · 11-28-2012, 07:35 PM

Absolutely.

saintfan · 11-28-2012, 07:38 PM

On THIS team? Hell on THIS team I'M worth a look-see. We should leave no stone un-turned.

Danno · 11-28-2012, 07:44 PM

The only problem I see (and it may not be a problem for long), is that he appears to be best suited to play ILB in a 3-4 rather than a MLB in a 4-3.

IF, and its a BIG IF, we decided to convert to a 3-4, he and Lofton in the middle may make a solid tandem.

SmashMouth · 11-29-2012, 09:13 AM

Wtf.... They don't like Bama players there?

Danno · 11-29-2012, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Wtf.... They don't like Bama players there?

Oakland has always preferred style over substance.

D_it_up · 11-29-2012, 09:39 AM

I've thought for a while that he was talented enough to be a pretty decent NFL linebacker. He was just thrust into a horrible situation having to play for the Raiders. I think he could help someone with a change of scenery. I'd be down for bringing him in to see what he can do.

QBREES9 · 12-04-2012, 12:02 AM

Bring him in

Crusader · 12-04-2012, 03:07 AM

From what I understand there have been maturity issues and legal incidents involving him. Not sure how that would impact things. From what I have seen from him frm a football standpoint I don't really think he would be an upgrade over Lofton and would be way to expensive for a backup. We need more help at the WLB and SLB positions.

burningmetal · 12-04-2012, 04:10 AM

There is no place for him here. We have a good MLB already. If the Raiders have had enough of him, that speaks volumes. On the other hand, if didn't have any character flags and he wanted to accept a backup role, I'd be cool with it. I doubt he's gonna sign here for a backup role.

11-28-2012, 07:31 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,725	Raiders waive Rolando McClain Oakland Raiders: Rolando McClain reports that he's been waived By Steve Corkran scorkran@bayareanewsgroup.commercurynews.com Posted: 11/28/2012 03:47:57 PM PST November 29, 2012 12:9 AM GMTUpdated: 11/28/2012 04:09:32 PM PST Oakland Raiders' Rolando McClain (55) celebrates a play against the San Diego Chargers in the first quarter at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. (Nhat V. Meyer/Staff) ( Nhat V. Meyer )ALAMEDA -- Raiders starting middle linebacker Rolando McClain said Wednesday that he no longer is with the team. The Raiders countered by saying McClain still is on their 53-man roster. Then again, this might be just a matter of semantics, given the deadline to waive McClain came and went without a move being made. "Officially no longer an Oakland Raider!!" McClain posted on his Facebook page. He then added, "Well technically I am. But I'm mentally done. Just waiting on my papers" and "I'd like to be anywhere besides here." What we know for certain is that McClain did not practice Wednesday because of what coach Dennis Allen called "team-related issues." When asked if he cared to share more Oakland Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain (55) and defensive end Matt Shaughnessy (77) walk on the sideline in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in Miami, Fla. The Dolphins won 35-13. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) ( Lynne Sladky )details, Allen said: "No more details, no more comments. Just team-related issues." The Raiders have until 1 p.m. Thursday to submit McClain to the waiver wire for the transaction to kick in that day. A team spokesman said he doesn't know whether that's going to take place. McClain was Oakland's first-round pick in 2010, the No. 8 overall selection, out of Alabama. He started from the outset but has failed to live up to the lofty expectations of a player so highly regarded coming out of college, where he was a standout for the Crimson Tide. Allen demoted McClain from an every-down player to someone that played only in the base package after four games this season. Rookie Miles Burris supplanted McClain whenever the Raiders went to their nickel package. McClain is earning $970,000 this season in base salary. He is slated to make $4,005,000 in 2013, $4,805,000 in 2014 and $2,665,000 in 2015. If McClain gets waived, then veteran Omar Gaither is in line to start in McClain's place Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Gaither was signed Nov. 14 and played on special teams the past two games Hmmm, I thought he'd be an excellent MLB. Worth a look?

11-28-2012, 07:35 PM	#2
jcp026 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 951	Re: Raiders waive Rolando McClain Absolutely.
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11-28-2012, 07:38 PM	#3
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Raiders waive Rolando McClain On THIS team? Hell on THIS team I'M worth a look-see. We should leave no stone un-turned.

11-28-2012, 07:44 PM	#4
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,725	Re: Raiders waive Rolando McClain The only problem I see (and it may not be a problem for long), is that he appears to be best suited to play ILB in a 3-4 rather than a MLB in a 4-3. IF, and its a BIG IF, we decided to convert to a 3-4, he and Lofton in the middle may make a solid tandem.

11-29-2012, 09:13 AM	#5
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11-29-2012, 09:21 AM	#6
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,725	Re: Raiders waive Rolando McClain Originally Posted by SmashMouth Wtf.... They don't like Bama players there? Oakland has always preferred style over substance.

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D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Raiders waive Rolando McClain I've thought for a while that he was talented enough to be a pretty decent NFL linebacker. He was just thrust into a horrible situation having to play for the Raiders. I think he could help someone with a change of scenery. I'd be down for bringing him in to see what he can do.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Re: Raiders waive Rolando McClain Bring him in

12-04-2012, 03:07 AM	#9
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,025	Re: Raiders waive Rolando McClain From what I understand there have been maturity issues and legal incidents involving him. Not sure how that would impact things. From what I have seen from him frm a football standpoint I don't really think he would be an upgrade over Lofton and would be way to expensive for a backup. We need more help at the WLB and SLB positions.

12-04-2012, 04:10 AM	#10
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Raiders waive Rolando McClain There is no place for him here. We have a good MLB already. If the Raiders have had enough of him, that speaks volumes. On the other hand, if didn't have any character flags and he wanted to accept a backup role, I'd be cool with it. I doubt he's gonna sign here for a backup role.

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