Can someone tell me why Monte Poole is always giving US,the Raider Nation, sh%$$#? Hell, I know he’s just doing his damn job, but please..I hate when writers try to define what the die hard Raider fan is all about…

“It’s Silver vs. Black, a virtual stalemate indefinitely. On the Silver squad are the true believers, merrily chugging Raiderade, swaggering about the land, preaching of their impending return to greatness under new head coach Lane Kiffen. Anyone who dares disagree is a Raider Hater. On the black team are realists who haven’t touched Raiderade in years. Branded by some as infidels, they’ve examined the team’s fall from grace through three coaches and concluded it’s practically impossible for a fourth to reverse the momentum of this rolling tide of calamity. Peace? not likely in the Raider Nation until high leader Al Davis expresses repentance for past behavior and displays new found enlightenment.”

What I believe is that Monte Poole is on HIS black team and has no possible clue what it means to be positive when it comes to respecting your home team. Do I believe it will turn around? Of Course, I do. Are there realistic concerns on my part? Hell, why wouldn’t I worry? We have had 4 losing seasons in a row!
Let me ask you this, crew…would you rather watch a Coach or Owner state how bad his team is and whine that we have no chance in hell getting back to the playoffs this year or someone who actually BELIEVES we can get back to the Post season with the proper adjustments? With belief comes confidence, sir!
I guess in the end, we’re actually just talking about if the glass is half full or not.
I wonder if these writers are actually fans? Probably not…”must remain edgy..must stay angry..the fury gets the attention!” must be their simplistic mindset….
No, I don’t think of others as angry Infidels or Raider Haters if they don’t believe in what Mr. Davis is trying to accomplish, Montel…

but I do call them more negative than I..

I guess I sort of feel sorry for ‘em. These kind of people will never be happy.
I mean, these were the same people who were telling me Gannon sucked A#@@ and Jerry and Tim were way too old to be playing the game. I even recall a few never buying into Gruden’s offensive game plan…even when we made it to the AFC Championship!!
Nation, we will never be on the same page when it comes to point of views…
but please..try to stay positive. Trust me, you’ll live longer without the aneurysm that awaits..

In other news, the Raiders have made Greg Knapp our new Offensive Coordinator. Boooo! He sucks! He was fired in Atlanta! How can he possibly make an impact on our funky fresh, highly innovative Offense???
Kidding…..I actually like him. Here’s the reason why…
The Falcons led the league in rushing each of the past three seasons. The Raiders finished 29th last season. Although, the Raiders and Falcons ranked 31st and 32nd in passing offense last season, I believe Mr Vick and our current Offensive players did not have the proper outlook on what it takes to win. I think with Kiffen’s help and the right new players, they can design a playbook that’s hard for our opponents to figure out in the future..
At least.. that’s what I’m hoping…
BTW!! Before I’m ghost, anyone hear the new quotes from Jon Gruden regarding Kiffen’s new job?
“I know, you’re not going to believe this {speaking to the media}, but I’m actually a Raider fan again”
How about JG’s outlook on Kiffen stealing plays from Tampa Bay’ s playbook to use at USC?
“They ran them better than we did..”
Priceless, Chuckie…priceless…
Until next time, Silver and Black backers…you stay furious..