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Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:57 pm EDT

Raiders fascinated with Gholston?

By Joe Zedalis

Vernon Gholston

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At a time when many league observers believe that the Oakland Raiders won't be able to resist the 4.33 speed of running back Darren McFadden with the fourth overall pick in the draft, a league source tells us that there are "strong indications" that the Raiders will select Ohio State linebacker/defensive end Vernon Gholston according to Profootballtalk.com

Gholston's stock has improved dramatically as a result of pre-draft workouts. If drafted by the Raiders, he would likely supplant Jay Richardson at right defensive end.

And if the Raiders pass on McFadden, look for the Cowboys to try to make a move north, possibly by trading their two first-round picks (No. 22 and No. 28 overall) to the Jets at No. 6 or the Patriots at No. 7.

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  1. nep617mvp
    1. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    The Raiders dont need him but hey who am i to say.
  2. nep617mvp
    2. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    The Raider LB core is top flight. and getting better Kirk Morrison is matturing well.
  3. nep617mvp
    3. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    And i dont think he would supplant Jay Richardson.this rumour is just that.
  4. nep617mvp
    4. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    lmao
  5. el_randall
    5. Posted by el_randall Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:25 pm EDT

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    Need. More. Offense.
    Erk.
    Got too much wrapped up on the D side of the ball this off season.
    While this guy could be outstanding, and while defense wins championships, the greatness of da Raider's might be best served by getting a play maker for Russel.
  6. Stephen S
    6. Posted by Stephen S Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:44 pm EDT

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    Bolstering their line makes more sense than adding another RB. Would he be the 5th?!?
  7. Tud
    7. Posted by Tud Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:23 pm EDT

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    First? LOSER!!!
  8. madmadcossack
    8. Posted by madmadcossack Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:03 pm EDT

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    Gholston is exactly the right player for the raiders. McFadden is attractive, but the Raiders have one of the deepest backfields in the NFL, and we haven't even seen what Michael Bush can do yet. Anyone who wartched OSU-Michigan last year saw Gholston absolutely blow up a very good UM offensive line. The guy is a freak of a pass rusher but a natural linebacker that can drop back and cover Antonio Gates, Tony Gonzalez and the rest. GHOLSTON!!!
  9. the shark
    9. Posted by the shark Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:10 pm EDT

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    If there is one thing the raiders dont lack is a good d-line.They need offense....BADLY.Gholston has the makings of a Derrick Thomas,or a Lawrence Taylor,but the Raiders have more pressing needs....no this kid will probably end up yet another star on the clouds of linebacking heaven out in New England....YIKES!!
  10. nep617mvp
    10. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    Jake Long i think the Raiders need Him and a top Flight WR .should have went after Ocho Cinco
  11. nep617mvp
    11. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    6 well You know the saying Defense wins championship. Look at NY and the Ravens in most recent years
  12. IslandWarrior
    12. Posted by IslandWarrior Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:00 pm EDT

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    True, that the Raiders has a top LB core.
    But this LB/DE guy Gholston from Ohio State is "not human".
    It will be very interesting draft day.
    Da......Raiders!
  13. kiavon03
    13. Posted by kiavon03 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:50 pm EDT

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    The Raiders absolutely need to continue to build a brick wall defense. We have excellent RB's and we have yet to see what Bush has to offer... Fargas is going to have a great year!
  14. nep617mvp
    14. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    lol@ 8 you got that right.
  15. nep617mvp
    15. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    Remember 10 they have Dereck Burgess who led the team in Sack 2 years ago.he is no slouch
  16. Crux
    16. Posted by Crux Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:34 pm EDT

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    Would be nice if our West Coast buds would let him come to NE.
  17. the shark
    17. Posted by the shark Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:10 pm EDT

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    Jake Long is not bad MVP,they need O-Line bad.....especially since Gallery is not a gallery of talent,just a gallery of laziness and bad hair!!
  18. Johosiphat
    18. Posted by Johosiphat Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:39 pm EDT

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    Gholston is good, but the Raiders have much bigger needs. Their O-line is still terrible, they could use a good DT, and they are very thin at WR. They should take Jake Long, Glenn Dorsey, or Darren McFadden in that order...
  19. el_randall
    19. Posted by el_randall Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:25 pm EDT

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    12-
    well, yeah, as a Pat's fan, I reckon you had better know that saying ;)
    I'm just saying that I'd be nice to the offense score more. Particularlly more than the Ravens of thier Super Bowl year, what was their offense averaging, like 9 or 11 point a game? While defense does help, you simply cannot rely on them to score the majority of the points all the time, right?
    P.S. I want to fight Tony Siagusa.
  20. dan g
    20. Posted by dan g Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:35 pm EDT

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    The Raiders have running backs, 4 of them. What we need over here is a run D. With this guy on one side and Derrik B on the other, it would be greatly improved.
    Memo to Al Davis; Draft to fill our needs, not your ego!
  21. nep617mvp
    21. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    18 i still think Gallery can be the Lineman they wanted.if you watch him play.his feet are horrible.they have to work on his feet and hip.gets knocked of balance easy.He still can be the beat they drafted him to be.But the coaches have to see that.
  22. nep617mvp
    22. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    20 no you cant win on D alone that 01Ravens team was special.But their offesne could control the ball.and take time off the clock too.
  23. nep617mvp
    23. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    i think with J Marc .If the Raiders employed a 3 wr 1 tite 1 RB system with the QB in the shallow gun the Raiders would be a force to be reckoned with.I hate the Tradtioinal Pro formations.
  24. Alex M
    24. Posted by Alex M Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:27 pm EDT

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    I'll speak for Mr. Kraft, The Pats would be happy to make this trade : )

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