Santana_Fan Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 They reached agreement with former Saints quarterback Aaron Brooks on a two-year deal worth about $8 million. There was some speculation that Brooks could visit Green Bay, but he passed up any chances to stay in Oakland. Now, Brooks becomes the favorite to be Randy Moss' starting quarterback, Andrew Walter and Marques Tuiasosopo are likely to be back on the bench, Kerry Collins will not be returning to Oakland, and the Raiders have added their first significant offseason piece. The Raiders told Brooks he would compete for the starting job -- no promises in advance. But he gives the Raiders the veteran presence they need. It's a nice present for Brooks, who will turn 30 years old March 24. Brooks managed to latch on to one of the few teams in the league that still had questions as to who would start at quarterback. At this point of free agency, starting jobs did not exactly abound, but Brooks found one. Oakland views Brooks as a quarterback that has averaged 25 touchdown passes a year, and a player who can be a star if he learns to limit his mistakes. Other NFL teams view Brooks as a poor man's Culpepper, the quarterback the Raiders initially targeted. Somebody's right, and the Raiders are rooting that it's them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumpledHillskin Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Don't want to start any rumors here, but I just saw Ryan Leaf at a Dunkin Donuts in Chantilly. He said something about wanting to grab a couple of crullers for the ride to Ashburn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwasm Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 And thus ends any silly talk about the Redskins signing up. Hallelujah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santana_Fan Posted March 23, 2006 Author Share Posted March 23, 2006 And thus ends any silly talk about the Redskins signing up. Hallelujah! yea I'm glad that's over with too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzah Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 limited mistakes... raiders? It's hard for them to not paint the field yellow. I would have got Ramsey since they have two good receivers... He can bomb it out for Randy Moss and he'll jump up and grab it. Just my thoughts though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerSkins Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 hahaha imagine if ryan leaf was here? i bet gibbs would just make him chase ablls alld ay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadKarma Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I like this signing for the Raiders. Cheap, Brooks is still mobile enough to avoid a pass rush and has enough arm to float it to Moss. I think they still try to move up to draft a QB. Also heard the Vikings were trying to move up to draft on of the 4 Qb's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enter Apotheosis Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I like this signing for the Raiders. Cheap, Brooks is still mobile enough to avoid a pass rush and has enough arm to float it to Moss. I think they still try to move up to draft a QB. Also heard the Vikings were trying to move up to draft on of the 4 Qb's. I don't think the Raiders will grab a QB in the first day. It seems to me that they're happy with Brooks and a relatively high on Andrew Walters. I do expect the Vikes to try and move up to get a top-tier QB to act as understudy to Brad Johnson for a few years (Cutler seems to stand out to me as the guy they'd want). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgunner Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 I actually think this is a good move for the Raiders. He can chuck that rock 60 yds to Moss and convert big plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inxsive Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Brooks should do for the Raiders next year what he did for the Saints this year. Deliver a high 1st round draft pick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I like this signing for the Raiders. Cheap, Brooks is still mobile enough to avoid a pass rush and has enough arm to float it to Moss. I think they still try to move up to draft a QB. Also heard the Vikings were trying to move up to draft on of the 4 Qb's. they wouldn't need to move up - they pick 6th I think. - I see them taking Vince Young. - I'm thinking there are going to be a few teams trying to move up for Leinart, ahead of Tennessee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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