Tired of getting paid for nothing, Brayton opts out

The Shadow · Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 34

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by: Anthony Carroll

The last time Oakland Raiders defensive end Tyler Brayton deliberately
removed himself from action with the silver and black, he was caught
using his knee as a possible form of contraception.

That was Nov. 6, 2006 in a shutout loss to the Seattle Seahawks on the
road. Brayton, caught up in a scuffle with loudmouth tight end Jerramy
Stevens, grabbed the 260-pounder by the jersey and kneed him in the
groin. Brayton was immediately ejected from the game and later fined
$25,000.

"Not just from a football and a suspension standpoint, but from a
manhood standpoint, that was lame," ESPN announcer Mike Tirico commented
during the live, nationally televised broadcast.

Now, Brayton is ready to suspend himself from the Raiders' entire 2008
season.

The 28-year-old voided the final year of his rookie contract this past
weekend, officially making him an unrestricted free agent.

Three months after being drafted by Oakland 32nd overall in 2003, the
280-pound defensive end agreed to a six-contract with the Raiders, worth
close to $6 million; it also included a $3 million signing bonus. The
deal, however, included a provision that would allow the ex-Colorado
standout to void the sixth and final year if he reached a predetermined
playing time level.

If the provision was based on production, he'd probably be stuck in
Oakland for another season.

In 79 games with the Raiders -- at three different positions -- Brayton
has recorded 175 tackles, six sacks and one interception. It all sounds
OK assembled as one stat line, but based on a year-by-year average,
Brayton doesn't look like the best of former first-round picks out
there. Or even the fourth-rounders.

Over a span of five years, the 6-foot-6 defender averaged just 29
tackles and 1.2 sacks per season.

In fact, Brayton's best pro season was 2003 -- his rookie year -- when
he started in all 16 games and registered 61 tackles and 2½ sacks. Since
then, he's gotten progressively worse, thanks in part to position and
coaching changes and in part to lack of ability. The last time Brayton
tallied a sack was on Oct. 30, 2005. All last season, he had just 11
tackles.

The recent decision to void the final year of his contract, then, is a
rather surprising one. On perhaps any one of the other 31 teams in the
NFL, he would have been cut by now. Last offseason, Oakland opted to cut
loose third-round rookie DE Quentin Moses ahead of Brayton.

Now the soon-to-be career backup has opted to pay back the franchise
that has overpaid him by cutting the leash and running away.

When other teams actually see him running, however, they may pass.

Hopefully team owner Al Davis doesn't believe in second chances.

Shoot ... Art Shell.

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Sac D · Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 24

No more invisiible man! Good news.

-Sac D-

Andy Richardson · Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 11

On 2008-02-11 04:46:41 -0500, The Shadow said:

> http://www.realfootball365.com/
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> by: Anthony Carroll
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> The last time Oakland Raiders defensive end Tyler Brayton deliberately
> removed himself from action with the silver and black, he was caught
> using his knee as a possible form of contraception.
>
> That was Nov. 6, 2006 in a shutout loss to the Seattle Seahawks on the
> road. Brayton, caught up in a scuffle with loudmouth tight end Jerramy
> Stevens, grabbed the 260-pounder by the jersey and kneed him in the
> groin. Brayton was immediately ejected from the game and later fined
> $25,000.
>
> "Not just from a football and a suspension standpoint, but from a
> manhood standpoint, that was lame," ESPN announcer Mike Tirico
> commented during the live, nationally televised broadcast.
>
> Now, Brayton is ready to suspend himself from the Raiders' entire 2008 season.
>
> The 28-year-old voided the final year of his rookie contract this past
> weekend, officially making him an unrestricted free agent.
>
> Three months after being drafted by Oakland 32nd overall in 2003, the
> 280-pound defensive end agreed to a six-contract with the Raiders,
> worth close to $6 million; it also included a $3 million signing bonus.
> The deal, however, included a provision that would allow the
> ex-Colorado standout to void the sixth and final year if he reached a
> predetermined playing time level.
>
> If the provision was based on production, he'd probably be stuck in
> Oakland for another season.
>
> In 79 games with the Raiders -- at three different positions -- Brayton
> has recorded 175 tackles, six sacks and one interception. It all sounds
> OK assembled as one stat line, but based on a year-by-year average,
> Brayton doesn't look like the best of former first-round picks out
> there. Or even the fourth-rounders.
>
> Over a span of five years, the 6-foot-6 defender averaged just 29
> tackles and 1.2 sacks per season.
>
> In fact, Brayton's best pro season was 2003 -- his rookie year -- when
> he started in all 16 games and registered 61 tackles and 2½ sacks.
> Since then, he's gotten progressively worse, thanks in part to position
> and coaching changes and in part to lack of ability. The last time
> Brayton tallied a sack was on Oct. 30, 2005. All last season, he had
> just 11 tackles.
>
> The recent decision to void the final year of his contract, then, is a
> rather surprising one. On perhaps any one of the other 31 teams in the
> NFL, he would have been cut by now. Last offseason, Oakland opted to
> cut loose third-round rookie DE Quentin Moses ahead of Brayton.
>
> Now the soon-to-be career backup has opted to pay back the franchise
> that has overpaid him by cutting the leash and running away.
>
> When other teams actually see him running, however, they may pass.
>
> Hopefully team owner Al Davis doesn't believe in second chances.
>
> Shoot ... Art Shell.

Thanks for trying hard, and make sure your locker is empty by the start
of free agency!

Andy

RFM · Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 19

wrote in message $0$1096$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
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> Thanks for trying hard, and make sure your locker is empty by the start of
> free agency!
>
> Andy

You know, it really makes you wonder why the hell he'd do something stupid
like that. I don't mind that he's gone except that it adds another hole on
the DL along with Sapp's retirement, but does he really think he'll do
better in FA than veteran minimum? Granted, $820K for '08 isn't a lot, but
what has he done to merit more? Plus he had to give money back to leave.
Maybe he'll land on someone's special teams squad around mid-season when
there are injuries.
--RFM

JD · Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 8

There's the door . . .

There's your ass . . .

Let not the two meet as you exit the building.

Good riddance.

JD

Gary DeWaay · Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 42

RFM's at Raidermon@gmail.com wisdom:

> wrote in message
> $0$1096$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> >
> > Thanks for trying hard, and make sure your locker is empty by the start of
> > free agency!
> >
> > Andy
>
>
> You know, it really makes you wonder why the hell he'd do something stupid
> like that. I don't mind that he's gone except that it adds another hole on
> the DL along with Sapp's retirement, but does he really think he'll do
> better in FA than veteran minimum? Granted, $820K for '08 isn't a lot, but
> what has he done to merit more? Plus he had to give money back to leave.
> Maybe he'll land on someone's special teams squad around mid-season when
> there are injuries.

This is a head scratcher... although his tossing of Moss over a table
after hearing him say he only plays hard when he feels like it will get
props from me... he wasn't much of a player.

I wish him luck... just not with the Raiders... he'll prolly end up with
Chucky.

"Brayton confronted Moss, citing several instances where Moss could have
kept the team in the game. Moss responded with "I play when I want to" and
"Randy Moss don't go over the middle". Brayton proceeded to tackle Moss,
knocking both of them over the trainer's table, and re-injuring Moss'
lower back. The two were separated before they could come to blows."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Brayton

--
- Gary

Izzy_ · Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 31

On Feb 11 2008 9:56 AM, RFM wrote:

> wrote in message
> $0$1096$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
> >
> > Thanks for trying hard, and make sure your locker is empty by the start of
> > free agency!
> >
> > Andy
>
>
> You know, it really makes you wonder why the hell he'd do something stupid
> like that. I don't mind that he's gone except that it adds another hole on
> the DL along with Sapp's retirement, but does he really think he'll do
> better in FA than veteran minimum? Granted, $820K for '08 isn't a lot, but
> what has he done to merit more? Plus he had to give money back to leave.
> Maybe he'll land on someone's special teams squad around mid-season when
> there are injuries.
> --RFM

Perhaps he should take a look back at some other notable first rounders,
Derrick Gibson comes to mind. He out of football. Unless of course someone
from another team thought Brayton would fit into their scheme, broke the
rules, and told him, "Hey opt out, we'll sign you."

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RFM · Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 19

"Gary DeWaay" wrote
> "Brayton confronted Moss, citing several instances where Moss could have
> kept the team in the game. Moss responded with "I play when I want to" and
> "Randy Moss don't go over the middle". Brayton proceeded to tackle Moss,
> knocking both of them over the trainer's table, and re-injuring Moss'
> lower back. The two were separated before they could come to blows."
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyler_Brayton
>
>
>
> --
> - Gary

Daaamn! I'd never heard that story. Ole Brayton layin' down the law! Good
for him.
--RFM

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