Derrick Burgess Can Stay Away from Oakland Raiders Training Camp in Napa

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Published: July 29, 2009

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... time coming, and it's something the Raiders have prepared for since the spring. Burgess was on the trading block around draft time, and I'm sure Al Davis refused to bite on any garbage offers like he did for Randy Moss in 2007.

There is no disputing Burgess' pass-rushing ability can help a team, but what about his run defense? It is truly awful, as the right tackle or tight end constantly throws him on the ground.

I've been on site after site for the last year or so screaming for the guy's departure.  Some even have had the nerve to challenge that idea, as if he can still play at a Pro Bowl level. He is an injury prone, one-dimensional defensive end wanting to get paid because this is his last chancce at a big contract.

I can't really blame the guy for looking out for himself when football is over in a few years. The thing is, Mr. Burgess plays left defensive end, where Greg Ellis will be starting. Ellis is more versatile and plays the run better, s...

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