TC4 Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Off the ESPNews ticker........... Len Pasquarelli reporting that S David Terrell and RB Troy Hambrick have both signed 1 year deals with the Oakland Raiders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Good to see Norval hasn't lost the midas touch... :laugh: Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyKilmer Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Originally posted by ntotoro Good to see Norval hasn't lost the midas touch... :laugh: Nick priceless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizSkins Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Note to Raiders, hope you enjoy the reign of Norv Turner! :nana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Norv can't say no to a fellow underachiever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Originally posted by ntotoro Good to see Norval hasn't lost the midas touch... :laugh: Nick Zing of the day. :laugh: :1stplace: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Thank you, gentlemen, thank you. I'll be here all week... Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Raider camp should be interesting with Whiff Terrell covering Troy Self Tackle Hambrick. Then again if hambrick gets enough touches the blades of grass might have a probowl season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Hog Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 At least the Raiders can sleep well tonight knowing that they have a quality reserve in case Charles Woodson chooses to holdout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 hahahaha norv... whaddya doin man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golgo-13 Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Thank GOODNESS we finally got rid of Terrell!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwo40 Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Umm, while I strongly recommend that that retirement home out in Oakland get younger....I'm not sure signing just anyone who can put on pads is a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Slammer Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Originally posted by fwo40 Umm, while I strongly recommend that that retirement home out in Oakland get younger....I'm not sure signing just anyone who can put on pads is a good idea. Actually, that's even questionable. Hambrick was found losing his balance and falling over repeatedly while trying to put on his pads in Dallas last year, while often Terrell would simply miss the pads altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manichispanic Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/OAK/7337853 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC4 Posted May 17, 2004 Author Share Posted May 17, 2004 Here is the Pasta King's article: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=1803480 Monday, May 17, 2004 Hambrick could compete for starting job By Len Pasquarelli ESPN.com Just four days after his release by the Dallas Cowboys, veteran tailback Troy Hambrick has a new home, signing with the Oakland Raiders on Monday as a free agent. Predictably, there was considerable attention leaguewide in Hambrick but the Raiders, who had demonstrated interest in him earlier in the offseason, certainly offered the three-year veteran the best opportunity. In Oakland, he will be able to compete not only for playing time, but likely for the starting tailback spot. Hambrick, signed a one-year contract for $535,000. Oakland also signed veteran safety David Terrell, who had played four previous seasons with the Washington Redskins, including two years as a starter. Terrell also signed a one-year, $535,000 contract. Scheduled to be replaced in the Dallas lineup by rookie Julius Jones, a second-round pick in this year's draft, Hambrick was released last Thursday by the Cowboys. While his exit was not a surprise, Hambrick helped to precipitate the divorce by skipping the offseason conditioning program last week. He then had his agent, Jordan Woy, phone club officials and apprise them he no longer felt part of the organization. While he might take a financial hit, since he would have earned a $628,000 base salary had the Cowboys retained him, Hambrick figures to have a legitimate chance to earn the No. 1 tailback spot with the Raiders, who are rebuilding on offense. Oakland lost starter Charlie Garner to Tampa Bay in free agency and Hambrick will vie with nine-year veteran Tyrone Wheatley, second-year pro Justin Fargas, and former Pittsburgh part-time starter Amos Zereoue, signed last month as a free agent. New head coach Norv Turner favors a running attack built on power and, since starting tailbacks typically log 300-325 carries in his offense, Hambrick could suddenly find himself in an advantageous situation. The Raiders statistically ranked No. 16 in rushing offense in 2003 and have revamped their offensive line in the offseason. Hambrick, 27, assumed the No. 1 tailback job in Dallas last summer after the Cowboys released all-time NFL rushing leader Emmitt Smith for salary cap reasons. The former Savannah State standout started all 16 games in 2003, carrying 275 times for 972 yards and five touchdowns, and catching 17 passes for 99 yards. But his 3.5-yard average was one of the lowest among NFL rushers with more than 800 yards, and Hambrick had just three outings in which he produced 100 yards, and posted only three rushes of more than 20 yards. In nine games, Hambrick averaged fewer than three yards per attempt. For his career, Hambrick has rushed for 1,896 yards and eight touchdowns on 473 carries and has 42 receptions for 260 yards and no touchdowns. Terrell, 28, started all 16 games at free safety for the Redskins in 2001 and 2002, then slipped on the depth chart last season. He has appeared in 61 games in four seasons and the former seventh-round pick has 188 tackles and six interceptions. Len Pasquarelli is a senior writer for ESPN.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Tooth Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Originally posted by Golgo-13 Thank GOODNESS we finally got rid of Terrell!! I hear you on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 geez, Terrel just complained a lot, glad he's gone. Other than Iffy, Taylor, and Bowen, how good are we at safety still. Not sure how Lott or Franz shape up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilberMarshall Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee, (Terrel, screaming as he takes another pony ride on top of Running back....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSKNfaithfull Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Terrell was good for depth at the vet min (as a corner) Hambrick is some :puke: but he did make Bowen look like Matt Stevens:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 If nothing else, lest anyone forget, Terrell was a pretty good special teams player. Norv's special teams could be pretty good as long long as he stays away from guys like Mike Stock and Sir LeCharles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boozeman3 Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Originally posted by NavyDave Raider camp should be interesting with Whiff Terrell covering Troy Self Tackle Hambrick. Then again if hambrick gets enough touches the blades of grass might have a probowl season How DARE you insinuate that Troy Hambrick could not avoid a blade of gr.... Oh. You are correct. I do find it strangely ironic that two of the biggest whipping boys for the both of our teams have found their way to Turner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ#1SkinsFan Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Originally posted by boozeman3 How DARE you insinuate that Troy Hambrick could not avoid a blade of gr.... Oh. You are correct. I do find it strangely ironic that two of the biggest whipping boys for the both of our teams have found their way to Turner. what would be ironic is if they both succeeded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Originally posted by Jimbo If nothing else, lest anyone forget, Terrell was a pretty good special teams player. Norv's special teams could be pretty good as long long as he stays away from guys like Mike Stock and Sir LeCharles. I was thinking the same thing about Terrell - a decent back-up and good special teams player, but I'm also not sad to be without him. I was wondering the same thing about LeCharles...if Norv would've hired him, but he hired his old Dallas buddy Avenzo instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyNRedskinsfan Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 i think the raiders just got worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Punani2 Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 I say Norval gets canned next season. He just sucks as a head coach.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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