Can Aaron Curry find new life in Oakland?
Posted by Gerardo Orlando (10/16/2011 @ 10:09 am)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Derek Anderson (L) is sacked by Seattle Seahawks Aaron Curry (R) during the first quarter of their game at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ November 14,2010. UPI/Art Foxall
Everyone assumed Aaron Curry was a can’t miss prospect when he was drafted #4 overall in the 2009 NFL Draft, but so far he’s been a bust. He wasn’t even starting in Seattle when they traded him to the Oakland Raiders this week.
Now he’s the starter in Oakland:
Three days ago Aaron Curry was a backup strongside linebacker in Seattle. Now he’s preparing to start at the weakside for the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.
Curry’s prospects took a sudden turn Friday when coach Hue Jackson announced that the first-round pick in the 2009 draft will replace Quentin Groves in the Raiders’ starting defense at home against the Cleveland Browns. Groves has been a starter since signing with Oakland before last season.
I’m a little surprised here, so we’ll see if Jackson is making the right call. I wonder how guys in the locker room will feel about a starter losing his job to another guy before one practice.
I was listening to the NFL Network with week, and Gil Brandt basically called out Aaron Curry as a player who doesn’t give you maximum effort. Brandt explained you can get away with that at certain positions, but at the linebacker spot it was essential that you had guys with high motors who gave you everything they had.
Many players have revived their careers in Oakland under the legendary Al Davis. That said, the Raiders have brought over plenty of veterans who did nothing. Let’s see what happens to Curry.
Posted in: NFL, NFL Draft
Tags: 2009 NFL Draft, Aaron Curry, Aaron Curry NFL Draft, Aaron Curry profile, Al Davis, Gil Brandt, Hue Jackson, NFL Draft Busts, strongside linebacker, weakside linebacker
Fantasy Football Q&A: Week 17
Posted by John Paulsen (12/29/2009 @ 6:18 pm)

Most leagues held their championship games last week, but if you’re league is still going, feel free to post your lineup questions here and I’ll do my best to answer them. Be sure to provide your lineup requirements and the type of scoring system your league uses (standard, PPR, TD-heavy).
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Fantasy Football Q&A: Week 16
Posted by John Paulsen (12/22/2009 @ 2:00 pm)

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Fantasy Football Q&A: Week 15
Posted by John Paulsen (12/15/2009 @ 6:48 pm)

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Fantasy Football Q&A: Week 14
Posted by John Paulsen (12/08/2009 @ 5:15 pm)

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