Tommy to the Raiders
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Re: Tommy to the Raiders
Of course Bech with another hold on a return. He’s a 2nd-rounder who might be cut in a fair world. He sucks as a pro who was supposed to step into a starting role.
Cam Miller isn’t good, either. CFL talent, but that’s expected from a guy who was splitting snaps in the 2024 playoffs at NDSU.
Cam Miller isn’t good, either. CFL talent, but that’s expected from a guy who was splitting snaps in the 2024 playoffs at NDSU.
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That’s the conspiracy theory I’m hoping for and could happen.
Not a single Raider WR shined after the first drive with Geno.
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Re: Tommy to the Raiders
Mellott and Bech had similar measurables, but Tommy was better in the 40 and the vertical. Granted, Bech is a more experienced and proven receiver. If you compare Tommy's short shuttle times to Julian Edelman, Edelman's were a notch above. So it's uncertain that Tommy can ever be an Edelman-type slot receiver. I believe that Tommy will be most successful in a gadget role: some returning, some receiving, and some work as short yardage QB where he can run or throw. The Raiders GM talked like he might get that chance, but there's been no rumors of any time at QB. Hopefully it will happen eventually.PapaG wrote: ↑Sat Aug 23, 2025 10:50 pmHe caught a low ball in the slot over the middle.
Bachman/Bauman (81) is 29 years old and getting every chance to keep disappointing me as a lifelong Raider fan.
I also think Jack Bech was a miss as a second round WR. He gets zero separation on the outside and isn’t quick enough for the slot.
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O'Connell is out 6-8 weeks with a broken wrist so that probably secures a roster spot for Cam. Not that he'll be the #2, I would expect the Raiders to look outside the roster for that, but as someone they can continue to develop and at least knows the playbook a little compared to a guy off the street.PapaG wrote: ↑Sat Aug 23, 2025 10:59 pmOf course Bech with another hold on a return. He’s a 2nd-rounder who might be cut in a fair world. He sucks as a pro who was supposed to step into a starting role.
Cam Miller isn’t good, either. CFL talent, but that’s expected from a guy who was splitting snaps in the 2024 playoffs at NDSU.
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Re: Tommy to the Raiders
The lack of PT during exhibition games can be looked at two ways. Obviously, if you don't play a lot that usually means the aren't high on you and you're likely to get cut. Conversely, for people in Mellott's situation, it probably just means that they knew he needed time to develop and don't want to waste too much time running him into games when 1) he isn't ready and 2) they need to look at other players.
So, my guess is the latter and I think they have been planning since the first few times they saw him that they were going to continue to try to develop him throughout the season. I don't think LV seriously thinks its going to be a big contender in 2025, so developing promising players this year may be part of the plan. On the other hand, this organization has been one of the worst in football over the last 20-30 years, so who knows?
So, my guess is the latter and I think they have been planning since the first few times they saw him that they were going to continue to try to develop him throughout the season. I don't think LV seriously thinks its going to be a big contender in 2025, so developing promising players this year may be part of the plan. On the other hand, this organization has been one of the worst in football over the last 20-30 years, so who knows?
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Re: Tommy to the Raiders
Tommy survived the first round of roster cuts the Raiders announced today, they did release or waive 4 other WRs (Ketron Jackson Jr, Marquez Callaway, Phillip Dorsett, and Qadry Ismail Jr). Additional cuts will be coming tomorrow, they are currently at 72 so will have to cut 19 more players. They also signed Amari Cooper to a 1-year contract today.
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Re: Tommy to the Raiders
Cuts announced in 15 minutes.
Mellott has unfollowed everything raider’s related except teammates and coaches. Not sure if that means anything. - according to Raiders Report
Mellott has unfollowed everything raider’s related except teammates and coaches. Not sure if that means anything. - according to Raiders Report
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Re: Tommy to the Raiders
ive been refershing all morning to see, lol
always the practice squad too
always the practice squad too
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Re: Tommy to the Raiders
You can watch on YouTube
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Re: Tommy to the Raiders
Raiders cuts to 53-man roster. Should be any minute
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Re: Tommy to the Raiders
just post the raiders an broncos who cares about the other30 teams lol suspense sucks!!
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Re: Tommy to the Raiders
Just Blog Baby has Tommy and Cam both on the 53-man roster
https://justblogbaby.com/raiders-final- ... ul-cut-yet
https://justblogbaby.com/raiders-final- ... ul-cut-yet
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that says prediction, 2 days old thoughCatprint wrote: ↑Tue Aug 26, 2025 2:17 pmJust Blog Baby has Tommy and Cam both on the 53-man roster
https://justblogbaby.com/raiders-final- ... ul-cut-yet
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Re: Tommy to the Raiders
Just saw the list and neither Tommy or Cam were on it.
Seabass was released from the 49ers though.
This was the link I saw for the Raiders...https://nfltraderumors.co/raiders-cut-18-players-today/
Seabass was released from the 49ers though.
This was the link I saw for the Raiders...https://nfltraderumors.co/raiders-cut-18-players-today/
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Re: Tommy to the Raiders
I'm watching Raiders Report by Chat Sports ( Do you have a better youtube link?
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Re: Tommy to the Raiders
im following this https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2025 ... ters/live/ have listed a lot of teams but not raiders yet