Report: CB Routt to visit Monday

[justasportsfan]

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Less than one year ago, Al Davis made Stanford Routt one of the cornerstones of the Oakland Raiders' defense with a lavish contract that kept him from free agency.

Routt became the first player casualty under the new regime with the Raiders.

Routt was released on Thursday just one year into a $54.5 million, five-year contract, ending his seven-year tenure in Oakland as the team heads in a new direction.

Routt's agent, William Vann McElroy, told ESPN's Josina Anderson that Routt already has visits planned with Buffalo and Tennessee.

http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2012/02/10/report-cb-routt-to-visit-monday/

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7559875/oakland-raiders-release-starting-cornerback-stanford-routt

[Ed]

Re: Report: CB Routt to visit Monday

That seems crazy to me that they would release a player one year into a $54 million deal. I would think that that would add so much dead money to their cap that it wouldn't make financial sense.

[better days]

Re: Report: CB Routt to visit Monday

That seems crazy to me that they would release a player one year into a $54 million deal. I would think that that would add so much dead money to their cap that it wouldn't make financial sense.

If they did not release him when they did, they would have owed him an additional $5 Million GUARANTEED in addition to the $10 Million they paid him last year. A new regime = changes made.

[Forward_Lateral]

Re: Report: CB Routt to visit Monday

Does he suck?

[Ed]

Re: Report: CB Routt to visit Monday

Does he suck?

According to the article he graded out as one of the top cover CB's in 2010. So no, he probably doesn't suck.

[DrGraves]

Re: Report: CB Routt to visit Monday

If he doesn't suck why would he visit here?

[Ed]

Re: Report: CB Routt to visit Monday

Don't you guys ever get tired of the same lame jokes?

[Joe Fo Sho]

Re: Report: CB Routt to visit Monday

If he doesn't suck why would he visit here?

Goooooooood question, Aguado.

[Joe Fo Sho]

Re: Report: CB Routt to visit Monday

Don't you guys ever get tired of the same lame jokes?

If you don't continue to find humor in the inner workings of the Buffalo Bills, as a fan you will get depressed...quickly.

[NOT THE DUDE...]

Re: Report: CB Routt to visit Monday

man, this would be a great signing. since he doesnt belong to any team, can we sign him before march 13?

[tampabay25690]

Re: Report: CB Routt to visit Monday

For the right $$$ he is a great pickup.
The $$$ Al Davis threw at him was outrageous.

[Ickybaluky]

Re: Report: CB Routt to visit Monday

man, this would be a great signing. since he doesnt belong to any team, can we sign him before march 13?

Yes. He was released, so he can be signed by any team once he clears the waiver wire.

[NOT THE DUDE...]

Re: Report: CB Routt to visit Monday

Im guessing if we sign routt are depth chart would be

routt/ florence
williams/rogers/rookie

[Yasgur's Farm]

Re: Report: CB Routt to visit Monday

Im guessing if we sign routt are depth chart would be

routt/ florence
williams/rogers/rookie

No McKelvin?

[Extremebillsfan247]

Re: Report: CB Routt to visit Monday

If he doesn't suck why would he visit here?

Maybe he has an interest in Wannstedt as a DC. He is a well respected coach among defensive players around the NFL. JMO