Raider Beatcom Polls

Asked by RaiderBeat

11/30/2015

Austin Howard is next man up at right tackle

47%

No problem there.

53%

That's not good WINNER

47%

No problem there.

It's not as if Menelik Watson was an All-Pro or something at right tackle. Howard played that position for several years with the Jets before Sparano had this bright idea of mov... Show More

It's not as if Menelik Watson was an All-Pro or something at right tackle. Howard played that position for several years with the Jets before Sparano had this bright idea of moving him to right guard last season. It's not a stretch to envision the Raiders being better off with Howard as the starter. Show Less

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53%

That's not good

If Mike Tice didn't think enough of Austin Howard to let him start ahead of Watson or to at least start an exhibition game, that's rather telling. We'll see if that's being too ... Show More

If Mike Tice didn't think enough of Austin Howard to let him start ahead of Watson or to at least start an exhibition game, that's rather telling. We'll see if that's being too narrow-minded, but Howard should be able to beat out Watson at right tackle. Show Less

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Asked by RaiderBeat

11/28/2015

Stevie Brown is a free agent after getting released.

16%

Mays is better.

84%

Cut Mays now. WINNER

16%

Mays is better.

The Raiders need a bigger safety than Brown so that he can play in the box in run support. That guy is Taylor Mays.

The Raiders need a bigger safety than Brown so that he can play in the box in run support. That guy is Taylor Mays. Show Less

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84%

Cut Mays now.

Stevie Brown is a much better all-around player than Taylor Mays. Brown also has shown that he has a knack for being around the ball and creating turnovers. The Raiders can righ... Show More

Stevie Brown is a much better all-around player than Taylor Mays. Brown also has shown that he has a knack for being around the ball and creating turnovers. The Raiders can right a wrong by signing Brown. Show Less

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Asked by RaiderBeat

11/27/2015

Latavius Murray considers himself an every-down running back.

57%

He looks the part. WINNER

43%

Time will tell.

57%

He looks the part.

There's every reason to think that Murray can be an every-down back. It's encouraging to hear that he is working on his pass-catching ability.

There's every reason to think that Murray can be an every-down back. It's encouraging to hear that he is working on his pass-catching ability. Show Less

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43%

Time will tell.

We simply haven't seen enough of Murray to have a good feel for what he can do. Most seem to think that Murray has what it takes, but you'll never really know until he shows wha... Show More

We simply haven't seen enough of Murray to have a good feel for what he can do. Most seem to think that Murray has what it takes, but you'll never really know until he shows what he can do in games over the course of a long season. Show Less

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RaiderBeatcom SquareOffs

Austin Howard is next man up at right tackle

47% No problem there.

53% That's not good WINNER

47% No problem there.

53% That's not good

Stevie Brown is a free agent after getting released.

16% Mays is better.

84% Cut Mays now. WINNER

16% Mays is better.

84% Cut Mays now.

Latavius Murray considers himself an every-down running back.

57% He looks the part. WINNER

43% Time will tell.

57% He looks the part.

43% Time will tell.

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47%

No problem there.

53%

That's not good WINNER

47%

No problem there.

53%

That's not good

16%

Mays is better.

84%

Cut Mays now. WINNER

16%

Mays is better.

84%

Cut Mays now.

57%

He looks the part. WINNER

43%

Time will tell.

57%

He looks the part.

43%

Time will tell.