Wednesday, November 25, 2009

RAIDERS SAGA CONTINUES.....

This week Raiders captain Mando Moss received information from that player himself (4th round pick Mondo) that he wanted to be dropped from the Raiders. Rumors are that Jets captain Gomez somehow convinced Mondo that he can ask to be dropped from the Raiders and play with his buddies in the Jets. With that said what that player and captain did is not tolerable in the CFL. Gomez was let off with a warning, but with CFL approval next time a captain does such a thing he will be penalized with player tampering and serve his next scheduled game as a one game suspension. Things didn't go so well with Mondo from the Raiders, with CFL approval he was suspended for the rest of the season and may not get picked up by ANY team! Mando Moss even proposed a trade that would have sent Mondo to the Jets for Dre the Jets most consistent and reliable player but agreements were not reached. With both teams not being able to agree on a trade Mando Moss granted Mondo's request and he was dropped from the Raiders. With LEAGUE APPROVAL the Raiders were able to pick up Miguel after being denied by most captains to bring in a new-comer Joel. Many captains agreed that they don't know how well this guy can play so they decided and agreed to welcome Miguel to the Raiders. Miguel indeed was drafted last year by Mando Moss and the Raiders on the 4th round, but was unable to show up but to the first game of last season. Many are crying that why should the Raiders be able to replace Mondo but how is this fair for the Raiders whose player was tampered with and convinced of going elsewhere. After having some devastating losses to the Giants, Titans, and Eagles, how good are these Raiders? Could this be that spark they have been looking for? With only a couple of games left this season things will get very tight, nail biting, and interesting. Captains gather your teams and practice because this year is up for grabs after having so many competitors and balanced teams many can say not even the Jets are guaranteed a Superbowl victory!


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