03/14/12 - Show #336: 2012 NFL Free Agency Period BEGINS!
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Segment #1: "Raiders and NFL News Stories"
Breaking News…..Free Agent Jason Campbell signed a one year contract with the Chicago Bears today. We also cover the story of Randy Moss being signed by the San Francisco 49ers, and we hear some audio from Bay Area radio station 95.7 "The Game" featuring Zack Crockett. Zach is currently an Oakland Raiders scout, and he gives his recollections of what Randy Moss was like as a Raiders teammate.
Segment #2: "The Free Agent Fiasco"
The 2012 NFL Free Agency period began today with over 600 free agents! Normally there are around 400, but the lockout has resulted in 50% more free agents than usual. This should mean players being available at relatively lower salaries with all the competition for spots. It will be interesting to see who Reggie McKenzie and Dennis Allen decide to go after. Raider Greg gives his opinion.
Segment #3: "The Cap Crap"
The Redskins were recently penalized $36 Million and the Cowboys $10 Million for salary cap violations prior to the 2010 season. Unfortunately the Raiders were found in violation also, to a lesser extent, so they will not be able to share the extra cap money that is being divided by 28 teams. The Saints also will not get the 1.6 Million in extra cap space.
Segment #4: "Raiders Shaking It Up In Free Agency"
Raider Greg recaps some of the recent moves the Raiders have made in order to clear some cap space and get ready for free agency. We also hear from Raiders insider John Dickinson during an interview on 95.7 "The Game", plus more from Zack Crockett.
Segment #5: "Our Boneline Voicemail Segment"
This week's callers:
01. Raider D from Southern California
02. Raider Eric from Sacramento, California
03. Keith Smith from London, England
04. Raider D
05. Nebraska Raider
06. Raider Tatum from the midwest
07. OC Raider from Orange County, California
08. Raider Rob from Maryland
09. Obi-Wan Raider
10. DK Raider from Fontana, California
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Music credit: Back in Black by AC-DC. Available in the iTunes store.
Running time - 58:34