http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/players/mike_brisiel/1371 Recent articles about Mike Brisiel en-us Last season’s disaster experiment with Greg Knapp’s zone blocking scheme turned the Oakland Raiders once vaunted running game into a joke. Not only did Darren McFadden look like a shell-of-himself but the young stars on the offensive line Jared Veldheer and Stefen Wisniewski looked lost. With new offensive coordinator Greg Olsen reinstalling the power run blocking scheme the Raiders run game should revert back to the way it was. Jared Veldheer Twitter Page (Veldheer68) During his first two years in the NFL, Jared Veldheer looked like a perennial pro-bowler at left tackle. The 6’8 Veldheer had the size and athleticism to not only protect the blind side but he also could open up holes for the running back. Veldheer’s dominance was important to the Raiders offense because he was able to make up for the weakness at right tackle. Like everyone else on the offensive line last year Veldheer seemed to regress under the zone blocking scheme. Most Raiders fans have seen the picture of the m... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:09:51 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/lil_wiz_and_hulk_a_look_at_the_oakland_raiders_offensive_line/13867931 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/lil_wiz_and_hulk_a_look_at_the_oakland_raiders_offensive_line/13867931 Lil Wiz and Hulk: A Look at the Oakland Raiders Offensive Line http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/lil_wiz_and_hulk_a_look_at_the_oakland_raiders_offensive_line/13867931 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png With the official free agency period approaching quickly, the Oakland Raiders continue to work on clearing salary cap space. After guard Mike Brisiel agreed to a restructured contract on Monday, today was Tyvon Branch’s turn to accept a new deal, as reported by Contra Costa Times’ Steve Corkran. The 26-year-old strong safety agreed to a restructure of his contract that [...] Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:15:09 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/tyvon_branch_agrees_to_contract_restructure_and_extension/13080352 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/tyvon_branch_agrees_to_contract_restructure_and_extension/13080352 Tyvon Branch agrees to Contract Restructure and Extension http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/tyvon_branch_agrees_to_contract_restructure_and_extension/13080352 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/3/932932360b9171050e85434d1b4a59fa5ee4bf40/mini/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93075767.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0B07198A167D9533C54B6BC483E20A3EB551BF890644E9F58.jpg The Raiders made their first significant off season move today when the team reached an agreement to a restructure of veteran Mike Brisiel’s contract. Brisiel, the team’s most expensive free agent pickup a year ago underwhelmed at right guard although GM Reggie McKenzie indicated that he thought Brisiel might have been hampered more by an ankle injury that required him to have after-season surgery than by a lack of talent. The terms of the restructure are not clear but what was disclosed, by Steve Corkran of Contra Costa Times, is that Brisiel’s cap number for this year was reduced from $4.35M down to $1.35M. As a 7 year veteran, the absolute minimum a one year contract that Brisiel would negotiate this year would pay him $840,000.00 per year so this contract is not a bad cap hit for the Raiders at all. What this means for the Raiders long term is up in the air – it depends on the terms of the restructure.  It’s likely the base salary dropped and Brisiel converted ... Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:57:04 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/the_raiders_restructure_mike_brisiel/13052995 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/the_raiders_restructure_mike_brisiel/13052995 The Raiders restructure Mike Brisiel http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/the_raiders_restructure_mike_brisiel/13052995 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Mike Brisiel has restructured his contract to give the team salary cap relief. Brisiel converted $3 million of his $4.35 million base salary into a guaranteed roster bonus paid next week, agent Jeff Sperbeck said in an email. The restructuring was first reported by the Bay Area News Group. Brisiel is in the second year of a $20 million, five-year contract. He struggled in his first year with Oakland and underwent major ankle surgery in the offseason to fix a problem that hindered him during the season. Brisiel was brought in for his experience as a zone blocker, but Oakland is switching to a more power-based blocking scheme this year under new coordinator Greg Olson. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:37:27 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/brisiel_restructures_contract_with_raiders/13052566 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/brisiel_restructures_contract_with_raiders/13052566 Brisiel restructures contract with Raiders http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/brisiel_restructures_contract_with_raiders/13052566 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The Oakland Raiders and guard Mike Brisiel have agreed to a restructured contract this Monday, as reported by Contra Costa Times’ Steve Corkran. The soon-to-be 30-year-old offensive lineman signed a five-year contract with the Silver & Black during last year’s off-season. Brisiel started 15 games as the Raiders’ right guard in his first season in Oakland, after spending the first six [...] Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:04:37 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/mike_brisiel_restructures_contract/13051921 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/mike_brisiel_restructures_contract/13051921 Mike Brisiel Restructures Contract http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/mike_brisiel_restructures_contract/13051921 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png HOUSTON The concern over the right side of the Texans' offensive line has yet to reach its crescendo. With one week of organized team activities plus mini camp and training camp left to complete, ample time remains to fretfully analyze the losses of Eric Winston and Mike Brisiel. It was a testament to Winston and Brisiel that their departures triggered such widespread panic. Winston had started 87 consecutive games at right tackle before being released and subsequently signed by the Chiefs. Brisiel previously shared reps with Antoine Caldwell at guard before ultimately claiming the starting job outright and shining alongside Winston. Brisiel signed with the Raiders as a free agent. In recent years the Texans presented the camaraderie of their linemen as an asset, therefore significant alterations to that unit were rightfully greeted with skepticism. That Caldwell and Rashad Butler, the presumed heir to Winston, are familiar should assuage some anxiety. "The good thing about it is me and Rashad ha Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:06:12 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/losses_of_winston_brisiel_leave_holes_in_o_line/10916198 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/losses_of_winston_brisiel_leave_holes_in_o_line/10916198 Losses of Winston, Brisiel leave holes in O-line http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/losses_of_winston_brisiel_leave_holes_in_o_line/10916198 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/4/d4c859443ad6551a3e098c3aa644d5edab2d503f/mini/Baltimore_Ravens_v_8797.jpg One week into the 2012 NFL Free Agency period, the Oakland Raiders have made three signings. G Mike Brisiel, CB Ron Bartell, and CB Shawntae Spencer are all players that are expected to come in and fill starting roles this season. Generally, the weeks following the first of free agency are slow, but that is in comparison to [...] Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:06:26 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/raiders_and_free_agency_many_opportunities_remain/10359403 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/raiders_and_free_agency_many_opportunities_remain/10359403 Raiders and Free Agency: Many Opportunities Remain http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/raiders_and_free_agency_many_opportunities_remain/10359403 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/4/d4c859443ad6551a3e098c3aa644d5edab2d503f/mini/Baltimore_Ravens_v_8797.jpg When Free-Agency first started, many Oakland Raiders fans were hoping that the Oakland Raiders would make attempts to sign big-name players like; Carl Nicks, Cortland Finnegan, and Brandon Carr. For the first 3 and a half days the Oakland Raiders were somewhat quiet, getting the cap situation in order, and letting the first wave of [...] Fri, 16 Mar 2012 22:59:49 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/oakland_raiders_sign_mike_brisiel_and_ronald_bartell_fill_positions_of_need/10332955 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/oakland_raiders_sign_mike_brisiel_and_ronald_bartell_fill_positions_of_need/10332955 Oakland Raiders Sign Mike Brisiel and Ronald Bartell, Fill Positions of Need http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/oakland_raiders_sign_mike_brisiel_and_ronald_bartell_fill_positions_of_need/10332955 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/4/d4c859443ad6551a3e098c3aa644d5edab2d503f/mini/Baltimore_Ravens_v_8797.jpg According to various sources, the Oakland Raiders have signed former Houston guard Mike Brisiel and former Ram CB Ron Bartell.  Both signings come almost immediately after the team announced the release of LB Kamerion Williams. Brisiel is expected to jump right into contention for the vacancy created yesterday by the release of Cooper Carlisle.  Brisiel [...] Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:55:41 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/raiders_dive_into_the_free_agency_pool_sign_2_players/10331701 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/raiders_dive_into_the_free_agency_pool_sign_2_players/10331701 Raiders Dive Into the Free Agency Pool, Sign 2 Players http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/raiders_dive_into_the_free_agency_pool_sign_2_players/10331701 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/4/d4c859443ad6551a3e098c3aa644d5edab2d503f/mini/Baltimore_Ravens_v_8797.jpg We’re three days into NFL Free Agency, and the Raiders have yet to sign a player from another football team. That could change soon. Oakland has cornerback Ron Bartell and guard Mike Brisiel in for visits today, in the hopes of bolstering the secondary and finding a replacement for recently-cut guard Cooper Carlisle. Bartell just [...] Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:47:13 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/raiders_bring_in_ron_bartell_mike_brisiel_for_visits/10323676 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/raiders_bring_in_ron_bartell_mike_brisiel_for_visits/10323676 Raiders Bring In Ron Bartell, Mike Brisiel For Visits http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/raiders_bring_in_ron_bartell_mike_brisiel_for_visits/10323676 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png On the heels of releasing veteran right guard Cooper Carlisle on Wednesday, the Raiders lined up a visit with free agent Mike Brisiel. Brisiel, who turned 29 today, has spent all six of his NFL seasons with the Texans. He started 47 games the past five seasons, including 13 last season. It’s possible that the Raiders will bring back Carlisle at some point, just at a cheaper salary than the $3 million he was slated to earn in 2012. In the interim, the Raiders are checking out other options. Source: Oakland Tribune Attached Thumbnails   Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:46:11 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/raiders_to_host_texans_free_agent_og_mike_brisiel/10313935 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/raiders_to_host_texans_free_agent_og_mike_brisiel/10313935 Raiders To Host Texans Free Agent OG Mike Brisiel http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/raiders_to_host_texans_free_agent_og_mike_brisiel/10313935 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/4/d4c859443ad6551a3e098c3aa644d5edab2d503f/mini/Baltimore_Ravens_v_8797.jpg One of the symbols of the Houston Texans season in 2011, Mike Brisiel won the respect of his teammates and fans for his play in the division clinching game on a fractured leg. Brisiel who has battle for his NFL career and a spot on the Texans roster, makes Brisiel one of the team favorites.   When Brisiel came to Houston in 2007 he was backup lineman looking to stick in Houston, and then he learned the Texans zone system and went to being a spot starter to a full-time starter for the Texans in 2011.   It was pretty apparent to what Brisiel meant to the Texans when he came back in the first playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals when he was opening holes on the right side for Arian Foster’s big day. More importantly was he solidified the pass protection for T.J. Yates, and with the Texans offensive line continuity is important.   At the age of 28, the Texans don’t want to lose an important piece of their offensive line. He still has some good football left in the tank, and could... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:46:06 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/contract_talk_mike_brisiel/9427034 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/contract_talk_mike_brisiel/9427034 Contract Talk: Mike Brisiel http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/contract_talk_mike_brisiel/9427034 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/4/d4c859443ad6551a3e098c3aa644d5edab2d503f/mini/Baltimore_Ravens_v_8797.jpg PFW reports that the Texans are hoping that they can get guard Mike Brisiel back in time for the postseason. The Texans hope to get ORG Mike Brisiel back in time for the playoff run after he suffered a broken leg in the Week 14 win in Cincinnati. But S Danieal Manning, who missed only three games with the same injury, was an exception — not the rule — in making such a speedy recovery. It could be a much taller order for a much bigger man, Brisiel. Backup Antoine Caldwell, a former third-rounder with starting experience, should not be a huge drop-off from Brisiel, we hear. Houston loves Brisiel because he is the ultimate tough guy. “He would run through a wall if the coaching staff asked him to,” according to a source on the scene. “But Caldwell is actually a better athlete.” Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:50:58 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/texans_hope_to_get_guard_mike_brisiel_back_for_the_playoffs/8800276 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/texans_hope_to_get_guard_mike_brisiel_back_for_the_playoffs/8800276 Texans Hope to Get Guard Mike Brisiel Back for the Playoffs http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/texans_hope_to_get_guard_mike_brisiel_back_for_the_playoffs/8800276 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/4/d4c859443ad6551a3e098c3aa644d5edab2d503f/mini/Baltimore_Ravens_v_8797.jpg The Texans are stuck replacing yet another starting player. As first reported by Anna-Megan Raley of Sports 610 Radio, guard Mike Brisiel broke his leg during Sunday’s win over the Bengals. The injury occurred early in the game, but Brisiel finished out the contest. (Wow.) The team won’t place Brisiel on injured reserve. He underwent surgery Monday… Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:42:15 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/texans_guard_mike_brisiel_played_through_a_broken_leg_sunday/8691655 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/texans_guard_mike_brisiel_played_through_a_broken_leg_sunday/8691655 Texans guard Mike Brisiel played through a broken leg Sunday http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/texans_guard_mike_brisiel_played_through_a_broken_leg_sunday/8691655 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/4/d4c859443ad6551a3e098c3aa644d5edab2d503f/mini/Baltimore_Ravens_v_8797.jpg Starting RG Mike Brisiel underwent surgery on his broken leg Monday morning, according to several sources. Brisiel, who has started all 13 games this season, will not go on injured reserve and could return in time for the club's first playoff game. Source: CBSSports Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:06:22 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/texans_g_mike_brisiel_underwent_surgery_for_broken_leg/8687884 http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/texans_g_mike_brisiel_underwent_surgery_for_broken_leg/8687884 Texans G Mike Brisiel Underwent Surgery For Broken Leg http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/texans_g_mike_brisiel_underwent_surgery_for_broken_leg/8687884 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/4/d4c859443ad6551a3e098c3aa644d5edab2d503f/mini/Baltimore_Ravens_v_8797.jpg