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[Urrymonster]

The main reason Michael Huff's productivity went down dramatically was probably due to the fact that they signed Gibril Wilson and he had a monster year for a safety. Huff started every game in the previous two seasons but only started 7 this season. He did manage to play in every game but 7 starts killed his numbers.

That is not true at all.

Huff was playing FS in both his initial two seasons and started that spot this season as well. Gibril Wilson took over Stuart Schweigert's SS position on the depth chart - who was subsequently released. Huff was then replaced as the starter 5 games into this season by Hiram Eugene, who was formerly an undrafted rookie pick up in 2006. The benching had been reported that his inability to tackle was a major reason. As they were playing from behind so much and had one of the leagues worst rush defenses, they needed someone who could do more than roam the field.

Considering that Huff is athletic and a 'ball-hawk' type safety his numbers are far from stellar. His rookie season saw a host of tackles but no impact in the passing game with just one pass defended and no interceptions. In comparison our Charles Godfrey defended five passes and had one interception - not great but a start. In Huff's second season he improved, but still appeared in the rushing defense more than the pass, which considerin they had Nnamdi, should of provided a HOST of chances for him to make plays. Then this most recent season he barely made any impact at all and subsequently got benched by a player who was equally unimpressive.

The simple fact is that this guy makes his plays in defending the running game and yet is by all intents a pretty poor tackler. This is only emphasised by their pretty darn good pass D, which should allow him to make plays on the ball as he will not need to give too much help to Nnamdi.

Would be good to pick him up as he may have unreached potential, but I do not want him for anything too far above the vet minimum.

Regarding his previous two seasons

[SCpanther]

The main reason Michael Huff's productivity went down dramatically was probably due to the fact that they signed Gibril Wilson and he had a monster year for a safety. Huff started every game in the previous two seasons but only started 7 this season. He did manage to play in every game but 7 starts killed his numbers.

The reason he only had 7 starts is because his coaches didn't like the quality of his play.

I don't know why anyone wouldn't want Godfrey to continue at safety. Yeah, maybe he didn't "wow" anyone in '08 but not many rookies do, and especially not when starting a position they are less familiar with.

[SKULL]

Picking up vets cheap is always a good thing .

Let them come in and make the team in training camp .

Godfrey was a ROOKIE and switched positions ,Every new player will not be a super star right out of the box.

Lets give Godfrey another season before replacing him .

[Cat'sGrowl]

Godfrey played well for a rookie Safety.

It's silly to keep switching out players at positions, you need to build some continuity in your Secondary in order for it to get better.

The lack of continuity between Lucas and Godfrey on that side of the field may have cost Lucas his job.

That being said, if Huff came cheap, why not bring him in and see how he can play the Nickel(assuming Luke gets cut.)

[MaineManPanther]

I agree with what's been recently said. Huff has yet to show that he's better than any of our starting safeties. I don't see the benifit of him coming here, unless he' cheap and it's for depth

Also, I don't get the whole "He was on the Raiders" argument, So what? Players such as Wilson, Amsoguga, and Burgress have all played pretty well over the years they've been there even though there on that terrible team. The Radiers have had a decent defence. Its the offence that has been holding them back.

Besides, under that argument I could argue that if Huff was bad enough to be benched by the Raiders then what good is he really.

[Murph]

Somebody will want him as a starter and offer him a 2-3 year deal at a decent price. Too much upside to ignore. Not worth it for us with our starters locked in place for several years.

[Ashor]

That is not true at all.

Huff was playing FS in both his initial two seasons and started that spot this season as well. Gibril Wilson took over Stuart Schweigert's SS position on the depth chart - who was subsequently released. Huff was then replaced as the starter 5 games into this season by Hiram Eugene, who was formerly an undrafted rookie pick up in 2006. The benching had been reported that his inability to tackle was a major reason. As they were playing from behind so much and had one of the leagues worst rush defenses, they needed someone who could do more than roam the field.

Considering that Huff is athletic and a 'ball-hawk' type safety his numbers are far from stellar. His rookie season saw a host of tackles but no impact in the passing game with just one pass defended and no interceptions. In comparison our Charles Godfrey defended five passes and had one interception - not great but a start. In Huff's second season he improved, but still appeared in the rushing defense more than the pass, which considerin they had Nnamdi, should of provided a HOST of chances for him to make plays. Then this most recent season he barely made any impact at all and subsequently got benched by a player who was equally unimpressive.

The simple fact is that this guy makes his plays in defending the running game and yet is by all intents a pretty poor tackler. This is only emphasised by their pretty darn good pass D, which should allow him to make plays on the ball as he will not need to give too much help to Nnamdi.

Would be good to pick him up as he may have unreached potential, but I do not want him for anything too far above the vet minimum.

Regarding his previous two seasons

Michael Huff was a 1st round 7th overall pick in 2006. He had a solid rookie season with an even better 2nd year. His numbers dropped because of the fact that he was riding the bench for more than half the season. The reason that he was riding the bench was because of Lane Kiffin's departure. Huff was a starter under Kiffin but not under Cable.

[Urrymonster]

Michael Huff was a 1st round 7th overall pick in 2006. He had a solid rookie season with an even better 2nd year. His numbers dropped because of the fact that he was riding the bench for more than half the season. The reason that he was riding the bench was because of Lane Kiffin's departure. Huff was a starter under Kiffin but not under Cable.

That is not the case at all. He had a very average rookie season. He then had an average season with inflated numbers both years because the Raiders offense was shocking. He was on the bubble before the beginning of this season and there were rumours he would be cut BEFORE this season because of his contract.

You can look at his numbers all you want but it's the way he plays that was his problem in Oakland. The guy was not a good tackler. He also contributed little int he passing game and thus he was deemed a liability in both phases of the game and replaced by an undrafted 3 year guy.

He is athletic and had a ton of potential. He has NOT played well thus far in his career. He has performed averagely at best, much like Godfrey and thus I do not see the point in bringing him in on a starters wage, which Murph mentioned, which will likely be nec. as some teams have poor depth at safety.

[frash.exe]

Some people on the Raiders board said his main problem was his tackling. I think Meeks can work with him on that. They said he was very good covering TEs, and did good covering overall, though reports have been mixed.

Charles Godfrey, while a rookie, frequently got caught in the wrong place and while people are here saying FS is his to keep I don't ever believe in somebody's starting position being set in stone. A little competition never hurt a team. If he can be brought in on the cheap we should go for it.

[holycrikey]

I really liked Huff in college and around draft time. I think he is still a solid starter, as long as he is healthy. I agree with everyone else. If he can hit the market without much interest, I think he could re-emerge in Carolina. I'm not sure if the Panthers are set on keeping Godfrey after a so-so year (not saying we'd drop him, but we'd give him time to develop.) I think Huff would be a safe option.

[Boltergeist]

"Save a Raider" ... sounds like a charity

[holycrikey]

"Save a Raider" ... sounds like a charity

Considering the Raiders organization is almost a charity-case itself....that designation isn't too far from the truth.