Yardbarker: Stuart Schweigert

Giants Release 23 Players; Sign Kicker Carney

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:42:55 -0500

The Giants released 23 players today, and added veteran kicker John Carney, who will kick in Thursday's opener vs the Redskins due to the injury to current kicker Lawrence Tynes. Three players were placed on IR - quarterback Anthony Wright (neck), backup tackle Guy Whimper (broken foot) and rookie center Digger Bujnoch (sprained knee). The contract of safety Stuart Schweigert was terminated. Nineteen players were waived, including quarterback Andre' Woodson, one of the team's sixth-round draft choices this year. Also waived were offensive linemen Andrew Bain, Kurt Quarterman, Clifford Louis and Na'Shan Goddard; fullback Robert Douglas; tight ends Eric Butler and Jerome Collins; wide receivers Brandon London and Marcus Monk; defensive ends Wallace Gilberry and Alex Morrow; defensive tackles Ogemdi Nwagbuo and Jeremy Clark; linebackers Tank Daniels and James Terry; defensive backs Geoffrey Pope and Darren Barnett; and Huston.

The not necessarily incorrect daily update news vol 2-Thoughts from a Reader's Side

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:08:35 -0500

The sports desk for the rest of the sporting world has just sent us a dispatch. Our fearless denizen of the Dark Side LDizzle has pried himself away from all things Raiders for just a moment to update us on the goings on from the remainder of the sports world. Of course, he also has a few Raider updates to add as well. Take it away, Dizzle.

Monday Morning NFL Headlines

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:50:32 -0500

Texas A&M will play 290 pound tailback, Jorvorskie Lane, at fullback this year. The Steelers have signed former 2003 first round pick QB Byron Leftwich. Meanwhile, Daunte Culpepper is looking to compete for a starting job. The Super Bowl champion New York Giants have cut rookies Robert Henderson and Nehemiah Warrick and picked up free agent S Stuart Schweigert. Arkansas DE Antwain Robinson is expecting to have a big season. Free agent LB Takeo Spikes has landed in San Francisco. Ravens players want former Heisman trophy winner, Troy Smith, to play QB. For specific links, check out the NFL DraftNation page.

Oakland Raider News: training camp shifts to game preparation mode

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:42:51 -0500

This is finally a game week. The Raiders spent their day in camp getting ready for Friday night's tilt against the San Francisco 49ers. The wide receiver corps seems to be struggling, but a major factor in that could be the tandem of Nnamdi Asomugha and DeAngelo Hall. The Raiders were prominently featured in a video on unsportsmanlike conduct, as the officials briefed the Raiders on rule changes. Michael Bush seems to be stepping up. Brett Favre is still not a Raider.

Oakland Raiders vs San Francisco 49ers: Let's call it a draw for now

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 13:37:17 -0500

So now we wait. Friday can't come soon enough for the Raider Nation to get its first glimpse of their 2008 Oakland Raiders, 'glimpse' being the operative word. The first preseason game is not a game for fans to get good long looks at most of the players that will be starting on opening day, but there will be a series of plays to go around for most of those starters on Friday night. Yesterday was a 'first impression' from the stance that each team got to measure the other before showing their wares on Friday night. Let's see how they did....

Oakland Raiders training camp: Silver, black, and blue

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:26:09 -0500

Oakland Raiders head coach, Lane Kiffin, wasn't mincing words when he talked about the morning session of training camp day 6. The first edition of Tuesday's two a day was full of physical plays and a hit that forced one player to take the rest of the day off...

NFC EAST POSITION BATTLES

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:11:46 -0500

Cornerback: Anthony Henry vs. Adam Jones Henry wasn't pleased during last month's minicamp when Jones received some reps with the first team. But a Cowboys source told me Wednesday that he can't envision a scenario where Jones overtakes Henry during training camp unless there's an injury. Even though he was banged up last season, Henry still managed a team-leading six interceptions. He's got the best ball skills on the team and coaches think it will be a while before Jones shakes the rust off. Rookie Mike Jenkins will be the fourth cornerback. When the Cowboys go into their nickel package, Terence Newman will move inside and Henry and Jones will play on the outside. Of course, Jones has to get reinstated before you see him in a regular-season game. That's a certainty unless he breaks containment with authorities. Intensity index: Mild Ratliff Johnson Nose tackle: Jay Ratliff vs. Tank Johnson It's a stretch to call this an open competition, but it beats talking about the battle for third receiver, which will be a grudge match between Miles Austin and Sam Hurd if Terry Glenn doesn't agree to an amended contract. Johnson has fit in well with the team, but Ratliff's the guy who just got paid. He's outperformed his seventh-round selection and become one of the defense's emotional leaders. When Johnson rotates in at nose tackle, Ratliff is able to move to right end. Last year, this was a position of concern -- especially after Jason Ferguson went down with an injury. Ratliff played so well, though, that Ferguson became expendable. IF YOU WANT TO SEE MORE OF THE NFC EAST< CLICK THE LINK

Oakland Raider analysis: What were the Oakland Raiders thinking this offseason?

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:55:22 -0500

This has been a tumultuous offseason for the Raider Nation. First there was the ongoing saga of whether or not Al Davis and Lane Kiffin were playing a game of dare to see whether Kiffin would quit, be fired, or coach for the 2008 season. Nnamdi Asomugha was given the franchise tag, and then free agents were signed fast and furious to huge contracts. Meanwhile, there was not motion on locking down Asomugha long term. Chronic malcontent Jerry Porter was jettisoned, but fellow chronic malcontent LaMont Jordan remains. What the duce is going on inside that building on Harbor Bay Parkway?

Tui returns, Stuey departs and more of Raider X's (lack of) thoughts on the Oakland Raiders

Sat, 24 May 2008 02:34:24 -0500

That denizen of the Dark Side, Raider X, is back by popular demand. The recent reappearance of Marques Tuiasosopo and departure of Stuart Schweigert sent up the X signal and got the gears turning for him to churn out some new Thoughts from the Dark Side.

Stu also glad to be out of the Black Hole.

Thu, 22 May 2008 14:50:54 -0500

Stu is a good player who just got a bum-rap for missing tackles that he should not have been in on in the 1st place. I wish him well. I'm sure he will get picked up soon, hopefully not in the AFC West. It still stings to hear ex-players air our dirty laundry. Why can't they just thank the team for the opportunity to play in the NFL and move on already?

Oakland Raiders Fans Should Stop Hating on Schweigert

Thu, 22 May 2008 11:43:14 -0500

It's just too dang easy! It really is. Instead of watching the game, or in some cases re-watching the game, you can easily rely on a Sportscenter highlight to determine your viewpoint about a team, game, play, or player.

Raiders release Stu & AGB

Tue, 20 May 2008 19:15:31 -0500

Too bad, I really liked Stu. I feel he took a bum-rap for being out of position on tackles he should not have had to make had the rest of the defense done its job. Great motor, Good special teamer. I am sure he will catch on somewhere soon. I just pray it's not in the AFC West! Man I hate getting torched by one of our own cast-offs! Akbar Gbaja-Biamila, DE, who was just signed in March from Miami spent 27 games with the Raiders in the past (from '03 to '04). As expected, that number will stay at 27. The 28-year-old was also released today.

Oakland Raiders cut Stuart Schweigert

Tue, 20 May 2008 15:58:51 -0500

In a move that will please many in the Raider Nation, Stuart Schweigert was given his walking papers by the Oakland Raiders organization. Stu had become a lightning rod for criticism from the fans and had been blamed for everything from the Raiders' porous run defense to global warming. Stu will not likely be on the unemployment line, as he can be an effective special teams player or reserve safety.

X Rates the state of the Oakland Raiders as of now: Raider X

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:15:07 -0500

Raider X weighs in with his thoughts on the current state of the Oakland Raider offseason. From Chris Carr's desire to move on, Al Davis's financial situation, the acquisitions of Kwame Harris, Javon Walker, and DeAngelo Hall, and more. He also looks at what quarterbacks that the Raiders may take a peek at on draft day, and who may be on the trading block and what the Raiders could acquire from them. Could the Raiders get picks from Stuart Schweigert, LaMont Jordan or Fabian Washington?

When Al Davis wants to make a splash: Raider X

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:20:54 -0500

Raider X has emerged from the witless protection program to offer his thoughts on the Oakland Raiders' blockbuster trade for DeAngelo Hall. He takes some time to wonder whether Fabian Washington, Stanford Routt or Stuart Schweigert will be the odd man out in the Raiders' remade secondary, or is this a sign that Nnamdi Asomugha may be the one on his way out.