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Now, to some Raider football!

So, I just found out that Shaun Rogers has been released by the Browns. My first thought? "It's about time." My second? "Wait, the Raiders could really use this guy!"

Rumors have been swirling that Oakland is preparing to switch the defense to a 3-4, which the team already has the personnel for aside from the inside linebacker and nose tackle positions.

Inside linebacker isn't a problem. The Raiders can easily pick up a starting linebacker in the early-mid rounds. Linebackers are usually diamonds in the rough whom teams find in the middle of the draft.

However, I've recently been worried that we might not find a suitable nose tackle via draft or free agency. Now that the massive 6'4", 350-pound Rogers has been released, I'm thrilled.

The Raiders' main problem on defense the past few years has been their run stoppage, or lack thereof. Oakland almost never has a true nose tackle on its roster.

Second best defensive lineman would be ineffective in a 3-4. Is it worth it?
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That might have slipped by when the Raiders ran the 4-3. Still, it was a major hole. Now, with a 3-4 defense on the horizon, the Raiders defense would virtually be shut down without a nose tackle.

Now for the record, I'm not all for moving the Raider defense from a 4-3 to a 3-4. Most teams struggle in their first year in a new defense.

The thing I'm most worried about, though, is the fact that Tommy Kelly has no place in a 3-4. He'd make for a great defensive end, yes, but the Raiders have Richard Seymour and LaMarr Houston, two players who aren't going anywhere. However Kelly has just had his best year as a pro.

I'm just reluctant to make a major change like this.

Now, back to Rogers. This guy is a huge run-stopper who would immediately improve the Oakland Raiders. The run-stopping problem would be put away for good.

Some will scream that the Raiders shouldn't take a chance due to his problems off the field.

But we're the Raiders, damn it! Who cares?

Rogers has been to three Pro Bowls on a questionable Cleveland team. He also has past experience with Raiders linebacker Kamerion Wimbley. Shaun will come at a very low price and his contract easily could be incentive-ridden.

I really like the Raiders' chance of landing this guy and getting that push into the playoffs.

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