Raiders RB Fargas & DL Warren on the way out
Per circulating reports, the Oakland Raiders are expected to waive running back Justin Fargas and defensive tackle Gerard Warren. Both have roster bonuses scheduled this month that the Silver & Black are not expected to absorb.
Fargas, 30, was selected in the 3rd round of the 2003 draft. He emerged in 2006, rushing for 659-yards on 178 carries. The following campaign, he amassed 1,009 yards averaging 4.5 yards per carry.
Always a hard-worker and a tough competitor, Oakland has leaned on Fargas’ play even when they acquired young rushers via the draft. But his age – a time when ball carriers starting breaking down – and the presence of Michael Bush and Darren McFadden make him expendable at his cost.
Warren, 31, was acquired via trade from the Denver Broncos. He’s been entrenched along the defensive line since his arrival, but Oakland has consistently been one of the worst run defenses in the league even with his addition.
Richard Seymour will come back in 2010 along with Tommy Kelly, two linemen that have hefty cap numbers. But the presence of youngsters such as Matt Shaughnessy and Desmond Bryant, their upside and cost efficient contracts will allow Oakland to part ways with Warren very easily.
