flgreen Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Sorry don't have a link, but just read on a Chargers board that OT Shane Olivea was released. Some interesting things about this. He was there starting RT Lil Schot would have some knowledge of him He is from the Bronx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drago Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 if he was signable for cheap we coudl in turn cut Clement, still draft a RT, maybe a round later (say 3rd or 4th) and hope that the rookie gets some game experience in 08 then full time starter in 09. All i know about Olivea is that he was on one of the best offensive lines in the NFL, i'm not sure if he's past his prime, but it seems like a surprise cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted February 28, 2008 Author Share Posted February 28, 2008 if he was signable for cheap we coudl in turn cut Clement, still draft a RT, maybe a round later (say 3rd or 4th) and hope that the rookie gets some game experience in 08 then full time starter in 09. All i know about Olivea is that he was on one of the best offensive lines in the NFL, i'm not sure if he's past his prime, but it seems like a surprise cut. I agree That's the exact route I would go. If he has a reasonable price tag. Can't say I know much about how he is playing lately, but the Chargers board I saw it on, most of the posters were very surprised, which indicates to me he wasn't playing to badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Very interesting indeed. He has the ability to play both guard and tackle and is still relatively young at 26. If i'm not mistaken, he has missed some time due to back problems in the past. Could be a quality RT to replace Clements and the fact he can play guard as well is always nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 I won't mind him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Sorry don't have a link, but just read on a Chargers board that OT Shane Olivea was released. Some interesting things about this. He was there starting RT Lil Schot would have some knowledge of him He is from the Bronx Considering the fact that I'd take that penguin in your sig at Right Tackle before I would Anthony Clement, yes it would be a good idea for the Jets to pursue him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjetsjetsjets Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 if he was signable for cheap we coudl in turn cut Clement, still draft a RT, maybe a round later (say 3rd or 4th) and hope that the rookie gets some game experience in 08 then full time starter in 09. All i know about Olivea is that he was on one of the best offensive lines in the NFL, i'm not sure if he's past his prime, but it seems like a surprise cut. he is only 26, so i really don't think he is past his prime, i would definitely bring him in. im really suprised they cut him, they just gave him a 6 year contract 2 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted February 28, 2008 Author Share Posted February 28, 2008 Well the rumor was true. He lost his starting job. I'd still bring him in for a talk. Was it because he sucked, or because the other guy was just better. Chargers release 3 players By BERNIE WILSON, AP Sports Writer 1 hour, 7 minutes ago SAN DIEGO - All-Pro fullback Lorenzo Neal was released Thursday by the San Diego Chargers, who also parted with safety Marlon McCree and right tackle Shane Olivea in the hours before free agency opened. ADVERTISEMENT General manager A.J. Smith said all three requested their release so they can quickly jump into free agency. Olivea had four years left on his contract while McCree and Neal each had three years remaining. Olivea lost his starting job to Jeromy Clary midway through the season. McCree was released in part to allow safety Eric Weddle to move into the starting lineup. Neal's role was expected to decrease in 2008. Neal also was a Pro Bowler. McCree is probably best remembered for fumbling a fourth-down interception in the fourth quarter that gave the New England Patriots new life in a playoff win over the top-seeded Chargers after the 2006 season. Still, there could be a demand for his services. Smith also said kicker Dave Rayner, a restricted free agent, will not be tendered a contract. He was signed as a kickoff specialist after Nate Kaeding fractured his plant leg in a win over Denver on Dec. 24. Kaeding continued to kick field goals and PATs. The Chargers expect unrestricted free agents Michael Turner and Drayton Florence to get big money elsewhere. Turner is expected to get a starting job elsewhere after backing up LaDainian Tomlinson for three seasons. Smith shopped Turner last offseason but didn't get an offer he liked. So he kept the bruising back under a $2.35 million, one-year contract. The Chargers tried for three years to work out an extension with Florence, whose went from starter to nickel back after the emergence of Antonio Cromartie. Cromartie led the NFL with 10 interceptions and was named All-Pro and to the Pro Bowl. The Chargers said 11 players have either had surgery or are scheduled to. The three players scheduled to have surgery in the next few weeks were all chosen for the Pro Bowl. They are linebacker Shawne Merriman (knee), left tackle Marcus McNeill (shoulder) and defensive tackle Jamal Williams (knees). Williams pulled out of the Pro Bowl because of his injuries and McNeill, originally a second alternate, was added to the roster when two players pulled out. Smith declined to be specific about the nature of their injuries. Pro Bowl tight end Antonio Gates had surgery this week on his dislocated left big toe and is expected to have a rehab of four to six months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugg Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 He also went to either Kellenberg or Chaminade, so practicing at Hofstra would not be anything new. Makes a world of sense if he's healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyjet69 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 He also went to either Kellenberg or Chaminade, so practicing at Hofstra would not be anything new. Makes a world of sense if he's healthy. He'd only be practicing at Hofstra for 1 year, they're moving into the new facility in Florham Pk in 2009. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyjet69 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Well the rumor was true. He lost his starting job. I'd still bring him in for a talk. Was it because he sucked, or because the other guy was just better. Maybe it was back spasms? Some people they never go away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyjetsjetsjets Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 does anyone really know anything about him? is he any good? that offensive line has been very good, but he did lose that starting job. i really don't know anything about him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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