“Aggressive and Smart” - Rich Eisen Reacts to the Raiders Signing DT Christian Wilkins

Rich Eisen reacts to the Raiders prying DT Christian Wilkins away from the Miami Dolphins to pair with All-Pro Maxx Crosby on their defensive line.
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[@autumnwind1216]

People seem to forget the Raiders improvement on defense wasnt just AP taking over but the emergence of Malcolm Koonce. This dline is going to be pretty damn solid.

[@donbebe6092]

Real talk. Also Wilson played better when the Raiders began to utilize him both inside and outside (which they should’ve done from the get-go as that’s how he was used in college). There will be downs where Crosby, Wilkins, Wilson, and Koonce are all on the field 🔥

[@tooslowbum5921]

Exactly everyone is sleeping on koonce and his 8.5 sacks will be 10+ this year with Wilkins coming in you can't double everyone lmao I'm pumped

[@muazzi413]

Koonce is the real deal. Even Wilson was improving. I am excited

[@Yoni123]

What people have you seen forget that?

[@Doors067]

​@@donbebe6092 pierce put guys where they played best

[@Captain_Raider]

Finally a pro bowl caliber DT to line up alongside Madd Maxx!🫡🏴‍☠️

[@Dr-puppenstein]

They massively overpaid him. He isn't pro bowl caliber

[@Captain_Raider]

@@Dr-puppenstein 👍🏾

[@robmiller2221]

Thank you 🎉 He’s mid

[@isaacwalker3772]

@@Dr-puppenstein9 sacks at the interior dline while facing more double teams last year individually than all the Raiders interior dline man combined lol easily pro bowl caliber

[@SKOOBZTERZ]

@@Dr-puppensteintrippin 😂

[@autumnbonner7653]

Thanks Rich for supporting raiders.

[@mr.mister4110]

Don't forget about Robert Spillane. Raiders a a nightmare on Defense.

[@f10leek48]

And jack jones ! 💪🏾

[@Doomzday831]

And Hobbs!!

[@discordye4825]

And Deablo

[@Doomzday831]

@@discordye4825 let’s just call him Dbo!!!!

[@tomyum6163]

And Jack Jones

[@Knight_Raider_]

Welcome to Raider Nation Wilkins! 💪🏽

[@joefla2507]

The Raiders D line is one of the best in the league with this signing.

[@alphaomega354]

We will see who lined up next to Wilkins. I hope so. Raiders probably draft a DT in the 3rd/4th

[@Dr-puppenstein]

And their offense will be worst

[@AaronEvans-xm2wb]

​@Dr-puppenstein offense will be just fine.... minshew just has to manage the game and get the ball to Adam's

[@henrywallacesghost5883]

Still no franchise QB😂

[@antoniotrevino5785]

@@henrywallacesghost5883dude was enough to beat the chiefs

[@luiscarrillo7814]

Rich is alway showing love to my raiders. Welcome Wilkins! The nation got your back. 💪☠️🏈

[@Raider870]

Best DT since Richard LFG 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@pr4495]

LFG? Please don’t say Seymour.

[@motorcycleboy9000]

Sey Monster & Tommy Kelly were a great tandem in the tackle spots... but our best end during those years was, drumroll please, Matt Shaughnessy. Yeah, him. Big Wilk & The Condor could be our best end/tackle combo since Howie Long & Alzado.

[@pr4495]

@@motorcycleboy9000 those were dark years. I don’t know how we survived as raider nation fans.

[@motorcycleboy9000]

@@pr4495 "Commitment to Whatever This Is"

[@pr4495]

@@motorcycleboy9000😂😂😅

[@youngsave]

Everyone talking bout Crosby but koonce will benefit the most from this moves. Teams will pick their poison and either double Wilkins or Crosby depending on their o line but that leave koonce as the unaccounted for player. And if he had the year he did last year with just Crosby now with Wilkins he will get 1v1 matchups all year and he will have an opportunity to have a crazy sack year!

[@AaronEvans-xm2wb]

Tyree Wilson I would argue will benefit most ...he will get to grow in relative peace while Wilkins gets all the attention

[@ronnellponder9645]

​@AaronEvans-xm2wb Sorry my guy strongly disagree. Koonce is just getting started. Tyree came along later in the season but Koonce will definitely shine this year 💪🏾💪🏾🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️☠️☠️

[@marcusjenkins66]

And it’s a contract year for Koonce and everybody knows edge defenders put up the most sacks of their career in contract years.

[@AaronEvans-xm2wb]

@ronnellponder9645 I don't disagree koonce will shine and have the better year.. I just think Wilkins helps Wilson more because it takes alot of pressure off him

[@discordye4825]

​@@AaronEvans-xm2wband they're both DT's. It gives Wilson the chance to develop next to one of the best in the business. Koonce is gonna ball, but I think Wilson develops at a faster rate.

[@user-gb7ng2ly3l]

Thanks rich , Raider Nation Recognizes You Your Awesome

[@BuyingDaDip209]

Crosby, Wilkins, Wilson, Koonce..... LETS GO!!!

[@DannyHoldStatenislandny]

Rich Eisen is my Favorite sports talk personin the world... Him and Joe Rogan.. Rich u r a lengendary human

[@mrpopo573]

talk about some very different people, Rogan is about as polar opp from Eisen as you can find

[@AaronEvans-xm2wb]

​@mrpopo573 how do u figure? They both are guys who clearly love their jobs, ask good questions and don't talk over their guests

[@mrpopo573]

@@AaronEvans-xm2wb I'm not discrediting either I'm saying Eisen a staunch believer in vaccines, a graduate of one of the more liberal colleges in America is not exactly on the same wavelength as Rogan, your Elon Musk supporting anti vaccine Right Libertarian who is content with fringe theories and the N word. I am not trying to dissuade anyone from enjoying the content it's just interesting given the men themselves are very different

[@mafia_dave32]

@@mrpopo573 You see there was a time when politics and sports did not meet . Those day are long gone

[@mrpopo573]

@@mafia_dave32 When Sports chose to let advertising money be their lifeblood there was no going back

[@silvernblackproductions9381]

It amazes me that no one talks about the fact that Wilkins had the NFL record for most tackles by a D-Lineman in NFL history…all while being in a pass oriented era 🤯

[@mofugger1009]

Tyree Wilson is only getting better!! Do not forget him

[@boeskolla]

Quarterbacks better be able to run or it's gonna be trouble

[@micperez819]

He’s still a bum, I hope he gets better. If he can’t do anything with this line then he’s officially a bust

[@stylzmilleon]

Konce is going to feast 💯💯💯

[@obrapro]

Remember Raider Nation: The Raiders in the Sea of Hands game stopped the Dolphins on their 3-peat.

[@demonslayer8085]

GREAT FA pickup by the Raiders! Raiders filled a HUGE need at DT. Our DLine will be FEARED by opposing QBs this season! A+ move!

[@andrewlittle3137]

“The condor can nest” lmao!!! Awesome!!!

[@jasonstewart3860]

I love AP n the energy he brings. Jack Jones was genius now building our line love the focus on d n building round Maxx. He is our best player and franchise player I love it Crosby a dog!!!!! Raider nation for life

[@kangZ_94]

We did a big thing! Finally! 🏴‍☠️

[@vincelopez8844]

Every time the raiders sign a player they don’t plan out after getting that paycheck

[@dysonspheretxi]

​@@vincelopez8844 Good thing the future matters more than the past in this league

[@robmiller2221]

Chandler Jones 2.0

[@sinoverlord409]

Tyree better cook because he will never see a double team ever

[@L7-lo2be]

I was thinking same thing. He has whole offseason plus last season to develop. I expect a huge leap in year 2

[@123FUG33]

He should. He finished strong towards the end when AP moved him to a better position suited with his skill set.

[@davidkaneradio]

EVER!

[@nelldown48]

Lets go!

[@nelldown48]

Malcolm will shine

[@jorgerivera5374]

Not to mention Malcom Koonce on the other edge & if Tyree Wilson can show himself after a year of a healed foot and practice

[@joselara9580]

AP thanking MAD MAXX for vouching for him . RN4L!!!Lets go!!!

[@nnamdiasomougha3587]

Thank u rich you a real one

[@orlandoalvarez3103]

nightmares of QB's in the afc west for sure

[@Stillgoldcoded1]

I like listening to this man’s voice in each show. I think he’s a raiders Fan !! Let’s GO !!

[@bengardner3696]

I had the same reaction. Gotta love the Graphic Raider

[@WorldMFNWide-vt3vk]

Lets God Damn Go 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@Randall68]

Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaiderrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrssss!!!!!!! Let's Go!!!!!!!

[@raiderwraps8317]

Rich all the support for the raiders should pay off this year the nation appreciates your support

[@Doors067]

Oconells last 4 regular season games he had better stats over that span then CJ Stroud but nobody wants to have that conversation

[@jeremyprovencio1726]

"The condor can nest" Awesome.

[@raiderlocc1434]

Yes sir

[@NewRimHoops]

As a fins fan this hurt bad

[@ashleylynn9333]

Vegas finally corrects a horrific mistake. They chose Clelin Ferrell over Wilkins in the first round of the 2019 draft.

[@stylzmilleon]

Get Joe Mixon for the running game🎯

[@NorCalRep530]

Redding Native here , Go Raiders

[@nawojcawker2791]

Ayyee 530

[@matthewdavis3014]

Man I was hoping for Leonard Williams because of how DC Graham used him. This is that guy but younger and way better. Great move.

[@hatkraizi13]

And the way koonce was killing it late

[@Steveleanr]

This opens up so much, now the LB's can be freed up a bit, especially to blitz.. and MAXX!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JJ-dc9bk]

No segment on the Chris Jones extension? Wth

[@nickh2935]

They hate talking about the chiefs lol there so obvious in their bias. Literally any move that LA and LV make, all three of them are blowing their load all over the place

[@FrakintheboX]

Enjoy him, Raiders fans! We'll miss him in Miami. I'd love to see him in aqua and orange, but he got his bag

[@senorbaconhawk11]

So happy to not have to see him twice a year against the Bills

[@akhkharuincalifornia]

I love it. Raiders!

[@Vader_619]

We will be formidable.

[@JustDontPls]

Just need some cover LB’s and CB help/depth

[@madrussian1339]

This a master class signing. Not only is he a great player, he’s going to ease some focus on Crosby

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Before I fell for Hayden Daniels, I was pounding the table for Penix jr....a lot of people now are saying Penix jr. Interesting.

[@jeffrhorer1811]

Agree 100%

[@ibeethatoneguy7807]

And also Wilson is making good strides in the middle, Koonce is showing up, Hobbs is solid, Jackson made some big plays. Raiders defense can easily be top 10 this year. Cant forget about Spillane coming thru

[@davidzaunii6911]

You really missed the mark on this one. Uncle Rico !!!lmao

[@patrick815]

They start amping & ramping up! Three Peet 😊

[@scot506]

We.need a CB

[@rockethead5705]

Maxx, Wilkins, Koonce, Tyree Wilson in year too with a full off-season and camp to learn from these dudes? My goodness and you know they arent done yet. Re-sign Butler and it is curtains. ☠️🏴‍☠️☠️

[@caliloyalty818]

I like rich eisen he doesn’t talk trash about the raiders

[@felixsavella4435]

Don’t forget Malcom Koonce is starting to make noice, talkin about the Chiefs, they’re gonna have to hold even more now, especially when they play the Raiders with Christian Wilkins, it’s gonna be Mano y Mano with C. Jones and C. Wilkins, gonna have fun watching Mahomes run and the two turn styles protect the edges😂😂😂 You the Man Rich!

[@joshpaugh5327]

Zamir balled out the end of the season

[@tydavis4619]

RAAAAAAIDERS 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

[@vic8694]

It's going to be so nice to have top shelf product on the front line. Offenses are gonna have to respect the four that're commin.i wanna see if we can stop that tush push

[@mh3880]

Now draft USC DT or Texas DT and also sign Lenard Williams from hawks and then we have a beast line. The black curtain! For fun, trade for K Mack and OMG!

[@1965mlayers1965]

EXACTLY!!! Someone who gets it!!!

[@troypeylouret]

This was such a great move because if they didn’t get a DT raiders probably would have drafted a DT. The guy from Texas Murphy. I know raiders need a QB but now since they have Wilkins they should go get Terrion Arnold and then also sign Devin white. They need a corner back and also linebacker if they can’t get a QB and even if they can but it cost to much to move up then they need to wait until next year. They need to get terrion arnold. And white.

[@splb5628]

He’s so lucky. He went to the best franchise in the world

[@zsumone]

🏴‍☠️🏆🏆🏆🏴‍☠️

[@boeskolla]

Love everything on defense but 8 is gone man im sick about it

[@martinez209]

Lets go Raider Nation! For all you fools hatin on our signing Tom Telesco what you got to say now?

[@user-jn7ef5ks5o]

Don't forget the uprising of malcom koounce ❤❤❤❤

[@jeremiahrose4681]

If Koonce and Wilson develop the way they should...watch out. I still think qb 1st round. They need OL and a CB though.

[@nickbelcher2631]

@RichEisenShow Raiders should draft Joe Milton the 3 in the second round and grab Nate Wiggins at 13. Would love to see that idea thrown around the show. No pun intended.

[@luism8130]

27m for Wilkins is way too much. He got paid off of one good season. This is crazy.

[@jsal4]

I'm not gna get too hyped until I see it on the field. But on paper it looks good

[@mattlentry3936]

Derrick Henry time? Tee Higgins?

[@Megacooler96_]

The Raiders Defense is literally top 10 and now it got even better. This team is literally a QB away from being a playoff caliber team

[@NorCalRealtyInsight]

LFG‼️‼️ RAIIDERRRRRRRRRS!!

[@johnharlan2310]

Someone tell me a better front 4 at moment in nfl. Draft top tackle and take penix later in 1st round by trading back into 1st. Jacob's got overpayed by Greenbay and zuess will go good, watch last part of season dude was running good 👍

[@lucristianx]

What cha gonna do brother when Minshew mania runs wild on youuuu

[@cdub5072]

White is a good replacement for Jacobs. We’re drafting JJ. We will JJ McCarthy, Minshew and Aiden in the QB room.

[@jamieharr4459]

This is the season we break Maholmes..Mark my words

[@robmiller2221]

😅 Ok Good luck w that

[@bradyhack2428]

Yeah, no ….

[@javierlopez-ru9vx]

Double down and draft a DT in the 1st/2nd round

[@williamwhite5799]

move tyree inside, and have max, wilkensen, tyree, and koonce for kc next year. Looking good.

[@kharilane1340]

Wilkins.

[@11FRANZILLA11]

Let the HATERS(Donkeys,Changers & Quiefs)HATE!😂😂

[@inglewoodblackman6038]

Man we got unk Rico at qb!RNFL

[@sak1339]

True: Raiders are building an elite D; but what about a starting QB? Will they get one in the draft who can start? Josh Jacobs is gone -- off to GreenBay. Need an RB too.

[@Lachronix]

Draft ain’t too far away. I bet they get Felids.

[@Compton3clipsed]

@@Lachronix They aren't getting Fields when they hired Luke Getsy, the OC who just left him in Chicago and said he had to oversimplify his playbook for Fields. They will draft between 10-13 likely and get a guy to compete with Minshew like Penix or something. Unless Jayden Daniels is available somehow at a spot they can get to.

[@Raiderluv72]

Zeus played very well last 5 games of the season

[@michaelfetter4541]

Faiders signed Minshew to compete for starter.

[@actionA06]

Defense is the new offense, just ask Mahomes, he watched them score twice on Christmas

[@scot506]

We need another monster

[@leonzaclaiborne5926]

RAIDERSSSSSS

[@trevisdampier8636]

Can they just get a qb that can move out the pocket now pleaseee

[@brandonriddlesprigger8754]

Now go and draft Murphy in the first and turn this into the best d line in the NFL!!!

[@Dinoblaque40]

Gru and Mayock should have drafted Josh smith instead of Clelan Ferral

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Obvious they didn't get the news...JJ to GB, fine, the money they saved for JJ some was used on Wilkins. Smart GM.

[@looneyrooney5322]

🏴‍☠️☠️🏴‍☠️☠️🏴‍☠️☠️🏴‍☠️

[@raiderlarry3255]

We pumped RN4L

[@dennissaunders5247]

I am loving some Wilkins, hoo ya , RAIDER NATION BABY.

[@desireegoulett69]

HeHeHe☠Cheeks hurt from grinning so hard💀Hell Yeah!!! RN4L...there's Only ONE Nation🥰😎

[@jakec6466]

He must have wanted to be a Raider because I find it hard to belive that he couldn't have got 30 mil or more a year instead of 27 mil.

[@aaronlevario8653]

Gardner Minshew is the Raiders QB 1- or 2! 2 years 25 million!

[@RaiderSerge]

Now Maxx won't get Double and Triple Teamed! He gets Clotheslined on EVERY play and the Refs NEVER call it! "Ahora Se Chingan!" Raiders4Life!

[@RaidersAlLDaY2519]

Koonce, Wilson, Wilkins and maxx...now that is a raiders d line!!! Great signing and also was garner minshew FYI haters...he's better than any of the 3 we had last year and for only 15mil guaranteed is nothing...obviously we drafting a rookie but solid plan B as well....let AP and Tom do there thing we signed the best defensive player(Jones was never leaving) to start with. Minshew is a better option than AOC and if you think otherwise you don't know football and remember he threw for 68yrds in a full game in todays NFL 😂💯

[@thedirtybubble9613]

So much for the Dolphins rebuild. It never happened.

[@joelbrown4152]

We draft Michael penix jr Junior colson Blake corum

[@dadirtyone1461]

Raiders should try to get Tee Higgins

[@TheGuitarded1]

Wilkins is good, NOT top 5. If you look at things like pressure%, rep win%, etc. he's average to above average. While he is an upgrade, no way worth being paid Top 3.