Aaron Curry traded to the Raiders

[numone9er]

Seattle Seahawks trade Aaron Curry to Oakland Raiders, sources say - ESPN

 

[jordan20_3]

Wow, didnt see that coming. I thought the Eagles would have gotten him. I wonder how he would play over there.
The Raiders have some nice pieces on there team. Seems like all of their starting linebackers are guys who were studds in college and didnt make it with their previous team now they are playing well.

 

[bigninerfan56]

Wow. Many people thought Curry was the biggest sure thing in the draft his year. I haven't watched many of his games, what was his downfall?

 

[Ray_Dogg]

He doesn't do anything special. He's very average.

 

[numone9er]

Good deal for the Raiders i think. I have a feeling he's going to do well in Oakland. Who's pulling the strings for them now anyways?

 

[yossarian]

Wow. Many people thought Curry was the biggest sure thing in the draft his year. I haven't watched many of his games, what was his downfall?

Terrible, horrible football instincts. Repeatedly out of position. He played plenty against the Giants and was always getting beat, out of position, etc. That hasn't changed in 3 years and he hasn't really improved in that area. He's been through three coaches I think and Carroll was originally excited (as Carroll is excited about everything) about coaching him, now it's gone for two 7th rounders. He might be good solely as a pass rusher where he doesn't have to think.

 

[FourBeeDen]

Terrible, horrible football instincts. Repeatedly out of position. He played plenty against the Giants and was always getting beat, out of position, etc. That hasn't changed in 3 years and he hasn't really improved in that area. He's been through three coaches I think and Carroll was originally excited (as Carroll is excited about everything) about coaching him, now it's gone for two 7th rounders. He might be good solely as a pass rusher where he doesn't have to think.

Although I probably agree with that assessment, I can't help wonder if Curry became a victim of the regime change... Slowly but surely, the Seahawks' roster is being composed of guys brought in by the new regime... The most noatable of these changes is them letting go of Lofa Tatupo...

 

[yossarian]

Although I probably agree with that assessment, I can't help wonder if Curry became a victim of the regime change... Slowly but surely, the Seahawks' roster is being composed of guys brought in by the new regime... The most noatable of these changes is them letting go of Lofa Tatupo...

Well, I don't think so, Curry didn't have a great rookie year with the regime that drafted him. This year he was beaten out by a rookie -- and it wasn't to light a fire under him because by all accounts he was very studious and a hardworker. He's just one of those players with no instincts and all physical talent.

 

[FourBeeDen]

Well, I don't think so, Curry didn't have a great rookie year with the regime that drafted him. This year he was beaten out by a rookie -- and it wasn't to light a fire under him because by all accounts he was very studious and a hardworker. He's just one of those players with no instincts and all physical talent.

Brings taylor Mays to mind...

 

[jordan20_3]

Good deal for the Raiders i think. I have a feeling he's going to do well in Oakland. Who's pulling the strings for them now anyways?

Maybe Al Davis has a list of players he wanted to get if they became avail and Curry was on his list. You have to think they were looking at him before Al passed away.

In Al will he probably has a list of players he want in the 2014 draft and how long to sign them for. I wouldnt doubt it.

But on a serious note, they may have been looking at Curry before Al's death

 

[Crimsoncrew]

In Wimbley and Groves, he's already landed two guys I really liked in the draft. Must admit I'm surprised to see them both playing - and seemingly playing well - at OLB in a 4-3.

 

[MW49ers5]

Terrible, horrible football instincts. Repeatedly out of position. He played plenty against the Giants and was always getting beat, out of position, etc. That hasn't changed in 3 years and he hasn't really improved in that area. He's been through three coaches I think and Carroll was originally excited (as Carroll is excited about everything) about coaching him, now it's gone for two 7th rounders. He might be good solely as a pass rusher where he doesn't have to think.

Man, if this is true, he sure did a better job of hiding these defficiencies than T.Mays did.

 

[yossarian]

Although I probably agree with that assessment, I can't help wonder if Curry became a victim of the regime change... Slowly but surely, the Seahawks' roster is being composed of guys brought in by the new regime... The most noatable of these changes is them letting go of Lofa Tatupo...

Lofa was injured, couple of knee operations, and is out of football. He was a pro bowl linebacker but he physically can't play anymore. Not a regime change issue.

 

[jordan20_3]

I think the Raiders will have a good solid player.

 

[Arete Tzu]

I was one of the people who thought he was a sure pick, didn't know how good he would be, but never thought he'd already be off the team.

Happy I was wrong though, seahawks didn't get the stud LB and wasted picks always hurt.

 

[yossarian]

Man, if this is true, he sure did a better job of hiding these defficiencies than T.Mays did.

He didn't really, but being picked #4 in the draft perhaps made people in the Seahawks organization want to give him more time. He has mad physical skills, everyone thought he was a great pick for the Seahawks.

 

[Dodub]

They're calling him a bust. People though I was crazy for saying he wasn't worth the Chiefs #3 pick that year, well Pioli agreed with me and now so do the Seahawks.

 

[Flyingiguana]

if you're gonna take a guy in the top 10 who plays olb, he better be lavar arrington type talent coming out of college which curry wasn't.

 

[Thepatty13]

Looks like Curry is already a starter on the Raiders. I also didnt know that Eric Barton (former raiders LB) is Currys brother.

ESPN NFL Aaron Curry to start for Raiders

 

[numone9er]

The fact that the Seahawks paid most of his contract made this a better deal for the Raiders. I like this move from the Raiders and that is hardly ever the case.