Raiders sign T-Rich (update)

[The Peytonator]

http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Richardson-Looking-Forward-to-Joining-the-Silver-and-Black/bc93cd80-a192-4df8-a590-b3e2f385b4c4

Q: Why didn’t it work out in Indianapolis?

Richardson: “From the beginning, trying to fit into their program, it was different for me. For me, it was more of me being an all-time blocker. There’s nothing wrong with blocking, but I still want to be able to help the team in different types of ways. I don’t look at it as a bad thing. I just think it was a bad marriage. With that, I don’t blame the O-line or anybody else. At the end of the day, I can still get better and I’m going to be working my tail off and trying to be the best running back now.”

 

Apparently he was never given an opportunity to run....

 

 

Clearly the team saw him as something of a blocking Tight End, while he saw himself as something of a Running Back. 

[pgt_rob]

This guy on their logo has better vision than T-Rich.

 

[Nadine]

Well, for the sake of the Raiders I hope Trent has learned his lesson.

If not, he's just getting richer jerking the NFL around.  If that's what he wants his legacy to be, it's up to him.  #noexcuses trent

 Good Luck Raiders!

[jvan1973]

A fate worse than death.

for Richardson or the raiders

[colts8718]

Wow. I am surprised he signed somewhere so fast.

Did you really think many teams wanted him ?

[colts8718]

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[oldunclemark]

as a raiders fan...I...uh...have nothing to say

[Deathiltis]

Going there where his career will swiftly die. Worst NFL RB I have ever seen

[amfootball]

Did you really think many teams wanted him ?

No. That is why I thought he would still be on the market for a bit but alas there is always the Raiders. lol.

[Combsey]

Too bad we couldn't have traded him and got something other than a headache out of him

[theanarchist]

1m

Scott Bair @BairCSN

Per a league source, the Raiders are signing RB Trent Richardson.

Retweeted by Kevin Bowen

 

 

 

He may fair slightly better in Oakland even though I think he stinks.  With Del Rio you know he'll committ to running the football .

He'll commit to running it 2.9 yards at a time then

[LordHelpOurColts]

LOL...the two deserve one another.

[Horse Shoe Heaven]

Well good luck to him. Honestly I am not sure he is that good. We will see if a change in scenery helps? My bet is NOOOOO!

[Modern]

Its good to see that Al Davis's talent evaluation methods are still in use.

[jet1968]

Best of luck to Trent.

[Horse Shoe Heaven]

http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Richardson-Looking-Forward-to-Joining-the-Silver-and-Black/bc93cd80-a192-4df8-a590-b3e2f385b4c4

Q: Why didn’t it work out in Indianapolis?

Richardson: “From the beginning, trying to fit into their program, it was different for me. For me, it was more of me being an all-time blocker. There’s nothing wrong with blocking, but I still want to be able to help the team in different types of ways. I don’t look at it as a bad thing. I just think it was a bad marriage. With that, I don’t blame the O-line or anybody else. At the end of the day, I can still get better and I’m going to be working my tail off and trying to be the best running back now.”

 

Apparently he was never given an opportunity to run....

Laughable the guy was given every chance and pretty much sucked running the ball!! He is a fine blocker though!

[ColtsLegacy]

Its good to see that Al Davis's talent evaluation methods are still in use.

I'm sure you signed up to the Raiders forum to sing Richardson's praises already, huh?

[Modern]

I'm sure you signed up to the Raiders forum to sing Richardson's praises already, huh?

No. Im sure they don't need me, from what I seen on twitter their fan base isn't thrilled.

[HtownColt]

Good luck

[Malakai432]

At his current weight, are they going to play him at Guard or Tackle?

 

!!!!!!!!!!

[Malakai432]

for Richardson or the raiders

 

I'm going to say a fate far worse than death will be mutually inclusive to both   

[Coltsince4]

Poor Raiders fans. Signing T-Rich and expecting a decent run game is like eating Taco Bell and not expecting diarrhea.

Wow I can see talking about TR that way but Tackle bell??? ;)

[Coltsince4]

Poor Raiders fans. Signing T-Rich and expecting a decent run game is like eating Taco Bell and not expecting diarrhea.

Wow I can see talking about TR that way but Tackle bell??? ;)

[jvan1973]

Wow I can see talking about TR that way but Tackle bell??? ;)

Tackle bell sounds like a rough place to eat late night tacos

[New Zealands #1 Colts Fan]

Poor Raiders fans. Signing T-Rich and expecting a decent run game is like eating Taco Bell and not expecting diarrhea.

 

When i first moved to USA for my 2 year working holiday. I lived in OKLA and had taco bell every second day for a month due to price and walking distance and it doesnt exist in NZ.  I can honestly say i only experienced diarrhoea 3 times during this period. So i think i got extremely lucky   

[corgi]

When i first moved to USA for my 2 year working holiday. I lived in OKLA and had taco bell every second day for a month due to price and walking distance and it doesnt exist in NZ.  I can honestly say i only experienced diarrhoea 3 times during this period. So i think i got extremely lucky   

You did for sure

[shakedownstreet]

love me some taco bell & the ensuing diarrhea! 

[southwest1]

If he bombs out with the raiders his career could be done.

If the Raiders sign you & they are the only team interested in you, your career is officially dead on arrival. There is no "could be" Peter.

 

It's more like rest in peace death rites being given before dirt is thrown on your NFL grave. 

[southwest1]

No. That is why I thought he would still be on the market for a bit but alas there is always the Raiders. lol.

Yep, you can always count on the Raiders to under perform & remain consistantly irrelevant since 2002. I like Derrick Carr, Khalil Mack, & even an aging Justin Tuck on that roster but not much else. 

 

When Charles Woodson is the only veteran their fanbase can brag about that's not a good thing. I'm just saying...All that cap space money & no respectable free agent wants to play there. That speaks volumes. 

 

Heck, even Maurice Jones Drew walked away from the Raiders man. I like Mighty Mouse. My only point is that most of their talent is even leaving...

[Indianapolis-Colts-Fan]

Raiders fans thinking it was a scheme fit problem smfh.....

Scheme doesn't fix vision. Or lack there of.

[Indianapolis-Colts-Fan]

Raiders fans thinking it was a scheme fit problem smfh.....

Scheme doesn't fix vision. Or lack thereof.

[oldunclemark]

The committent to excellence..2.9 yards at a time

[Arby0359]

Trent has a special place in all my football watching years. I have never yelled at a player as much as him on my tv screen . Fortunately I never actually threw anything... But its been close...