This has been a long 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 be...

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