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[Aloysius]

Doesn't sound like Sulak did anything wrong:

Aaron Wilson said:

Per our source, Sulak hasn't been in any kind of trouble that would have prompted this abrupt removal from the roster.

In fact, Sulak and his agent haven't been contacted by the Raiders at this point.

"Shocked is the best way to put it," the source said. "This is a good kid who plays football, hunts and fishes. This is very dysfunctional. I'm shocked that they didn't even call him to let him know or call his agent.

"It sounded like the minicamps went well and that he would have a chance to make the club. Of course, signing Greg Ellis might have made it tougher for him to make it. He'll go through the waiver system and see what happens."

The Raiders are crazy deep at defensive end, which could help explain why they cut him. But the funny thing is that wasn't even drafted to play end:

Jerry McDonald said:

When Sulak was drafted, Raiders coach Tom Cable said the plan was to play him as a strongside linebacker along with fourth-round pick Slade Norris.

However, during the mandatory minicamp and OTAs, Sulak was instead lined up exclusviely as a defensive end and was getting reps with the second and third teams.

I think the Raiders being a mess is the best explanation for this. I'd be all for giving Sulak a shot.

[hammertime]

Its about normal for the Raiders. They continue to be a dysfunctional organization. Sulak could have a tough time making our roster also. Competition brings out the players best so he should get a shot somewhere.

[Aloysius]

Today, the Patriots worked out Sulak. The Panthers will do the same later this week, and his agent claims that at least ten more teams are interested in the Missouri product.