Cable’s father passes away
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009 at 11:38 am in Oakland Raiders.
Tom Cable has more on his mind than the expiration of his contract and his chances at becoming the head coach of the Raiders.
Last Thursday, the day after a four-hour interview with Al Davis to discuss the job, Cable’s father, Thomas Lee Cable Sr., died in Everett, Washington.
Tom Sr. was 68 years old and had been in failing health.
Had a chance to talk with Tom Sr. on Sept. 30, a couple of hours before the press conference that announced the firing of Lane Kiffin and Cable’s ascension to interim head coach.
While he never let on that he knew his son was getting the job, Tom Sr. said with pride that Tom Jr. was no stranger to hard work, having grown up on a farm, and that it was apparent from an early age that he had an affinity for coaching.
Tom Sr. is survived by his wife Shirley, son Tom Jr., daughter Tammy, three grandchildren and three brothers.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday in Washington.
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January 13th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Condolences
January 13th, 2009 at 11:42 am
Our prayers are with you and your family.
January 13th, 2009 at 11:44 am
May the good lord assuage the anguish of your bereavement.
January 13th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Condolences, prayers and thoughts go out to the Cable family.
January 13th, 2009 at 11:45 am
deepest sympathies Tom take youre time we will be here waiting 4 you
January 13th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Could take a week or so to get the families affairs inorder so wouldn’t expect an immediate hire if thats the way Oaklands going to go.
Much Love to the Cable family.
January 13th, 2009 at 11:49 am
The Raider nation loves you Coach Cable, condolences
January 13th, 2009 at 11:49 am
RiP Mr. Cable from the staff at http://tfdssports.com
January 13th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Deepest condolences to the cable family may god bless
January 13th, 2009 at 11:50 am
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January 13th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Condolences to the Cable family.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
He will miss his Father more than ever come thursday. It tooka couple weeks to get the tear out of my eye when my Mother died this year. Following the service is the worst time. Lets all give him a card at the facility.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Thomas, God Speed!
January 13th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Condolences to the Cable family
January 13th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
All,
ya need to keep the faith.
What other option is there? I guess if you want, you can go and be a New England fan, or a Indy fan, since they don’t have all the problems that the RAIDERS have right now.
If you are so unhappy with the current state of our great RAIDER organization, and you do not have the guts, passion, nor heart to stick it out…. then
TAKE YOUR SORRY FAIR WEATHER FAN A$$’S UP OUT OF THIS MOTHER FU(KER AND DON’T COME BACK!
I think the denver boo baws need some more fans like you!!!
Cheers,
January 13th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
sorry for your lose Tom.way too young!
January 13th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
Coach,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time .
God Bless
January 13th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
post 12, Rod Raider I agree.
Condolences to the Cable family.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
rod raider Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
He will miss his Father more than ever come thursday. It tooka couple weeks to get the tear out of my eye when my Mother died this year. Following the service is the worst time. Lets all give him a card at the facility.
Sounds good…
January 13th, 2009 at 12:08 pm
My condolences to the coach and his family.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
All of us offer our deep heartfelt condolences to the Cable family. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Well. If Al Davis doesn’t give the job to Tom Cable now, he might be heartless. Tom’s father dies on the same day his contract expires with the Raiders. Ah come on Al. Just give it to him now.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
My deep condolences to you and your family. God bless.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
lefty12 – Tony Dungy is class. Many people aren’t even close haha.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Condolences to Coach Cable and his entire family on the loss of his father.
God bless.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
My condolences Coach Cable
January 13th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Darknight, are you a Raider fan?
January 13th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
You know, lefty brings up a good point, do some of you think you could maybe put a sock in the stupid bickering for just a few hours??? We did just lose one of the family after all.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
My condolences to the Cable family.
And from a Raider fan to a Raider fan, the Nation is besides you Tom.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Back to football you clowns….
Alot of top underclassmen have declared and I’m starting to think that team should wait until Round 2 or 3 if they decide to take a WR.
Plenty of solid may be there like Hakeem Nicks and Kenny Britt…Heyward Bay may fall also to round 2.
So far the only sure 1st round WR’s are Crabtree, Harvin and Maclin. Even though I think Bey may go 1st round also.
The one intriguing prospect that we should look at with the #7 pick is the beast DE from Florida St, Everette Brown!
January 13th, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Sounds like a good man who raised good kids.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
I’m not a troll…
I’m just gay!!
January 13th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
RIP Mr. Cable. Probably was a proud member of the nation, and this could motivate Tom to work harder. Just hire him already AL!!!
January 13th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
#33 not me…
January 13th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
>>~~~~~~ Say my name… say my name…
January 13th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
John Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
LOL. Chaos, obviously you have some issues with your costume. I touched a nerver, and you are now trippin. LMFAO. If you don’t like criticism, then don’t dress up like a clown on game day brah…
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Hey John, I am not your brah. Refer to your friends in such a manor. Secondly, don’t think that you or anyone else can talk shyt and think I am not going to respond to your idiotic comments. 3rd, I can take and dish the criticism. I am sure I would make fun of your simpleton azz if I ever saw how retarded you look, in street clothes.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Ok Chaos. I will stop now. We will agree to dis-agree that you look pretty pathetic, and even small children laugh at you, and wonder why somebody would dress up like that for a football game.
Don’t post a link if you don’t want criticism. Dakota doesn’t post a link of his fat wife for a reason. Learn from him.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Bummer about Cable’s dad.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Couldn’t you have at least bought an authentic instead of a replica? Ahh shyt, nevermind, trying to understand your “costume” is useless.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
John,
I learned one thing today, you are not worth the time or effort. You actually sound like Brian. Not sure you would know who he is because you are a newbie on here, but I can let that go.
The link is what it is and will not change. I will leave it so you can admire it.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:31 pm
It’s Al Davis’ fault.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Chaos, one more question. Do you support or hate Al Davis?
January 13th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Wiz 76 Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Darknight, are you a Raider fan?
^ A fan yes….a lap dog never…
January 13th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Chaos, I agree with John, that get up is very sad. I am all for getting into the game in any way, but come on man put some effort into it!!
January 13th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Taylor Mays staying at USC…What is Al going to do now????
January 13th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
# Dakota Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Oakglenn, is’t your cousin Ray Lewis?
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No. If he was there would be 2 more dead people lying around this site. I do have a cousin who was on that 2002 Super Bowl team tho.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Wiz76,
What about you?
Are you a fan or a lap dog?
January 13th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Hang in there Darkknight we can see what is going on and who is behind it.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Sorry not 2002, meant 2000. Was it 2000? Any way the Ravens championship team.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Pioli to KC is done according to ESPN.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Ok, I get were you are comming from, now lets break this down…
Why are you a RAIDER fan? i.e.. born that way, dad was a RAIDER fan, …ect????????????
January 13th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Dakota Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Taylor Mays staying at USC…What is Al going to do now????
^ Really? If true, thats actually a good thing for the team, because the old man will not draft and pay big money for a another safety with the #7 pick.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Can I get that question answered by ALL of you??
Why are you a raider FAN. Put some thought into it and let us all know.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Dakota Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Hang in there Darkknight we can see what is going on and who is behind it.
^ Pathetically obvious…..LOL
January 13th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Oakglenn, thats right, we got into in last year when I said somthing bad about your guy Tony Pigagoosa..
January 13th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Wiz 76 Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Ok, I get were you are comming from, now lets break this down…
Why are you a RAIDER fan? i.e.. born that way, dad was a RAIDER fan, …ect????????????
^ Pops and Uncles were Raider fans and I remember seeing some of the playoff games and the 1980 Super Bowl win against the Eagles, the rest is history. I was born and raised in the East Bay also.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Dakota – The hire of Pioli to the Chiefs is very bad for us. I loved watching Herm Edwards dismantle the Chiefs all by himself. Now, they have some intelligence in the office who knows they have to get rid of him. I’m afraid Pioli will go after a guy like Rex Ryan to punish us with Ryan’s revenge.
As for the Broncos, I’m happy as hell to see Mike Nolan coach their defense. Hes a terrible coach in my opinion. Hes very conservative and I think our offense can capitalize on that but we’re going to have to score alot of points with McDaniels running that offense.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
After my dad died I was sad for almost an entire week.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Dakota – If anything, Mays saw the writing on the wall. He knew he was destined to get drafted by the Raiders so he knew he’d rather stay with USC. The Raiders are so bad right now, they’re making student athletes decide to continue their education instead of get paid millions by an NFL team.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
I am a fan of the Raiders.
I have done alot of things in my life, some very good, some very bad, but nothing gets my RAGE going like a good Raider game. All the hate, anger, love, passion, and brute force comes out and I go nuts every time. I am an out of control Raider fan drunk.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
#24 Aka Huff24 Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Dakota – The hire of Pioli to the Chiefs is very bad for us. I loved watching Herm Edwards dismantle the Chiefs all by himself. Now, they have some intelligence in the office who knows they have to get rid of him. I’m afraid Pioli will go after a guy like Rex Ryan to punish us with Ryan’s revenge.
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Scary thought Huff! Sounds like the Jets are leaning toward Rex though…Pioli want the Iowa HC to come up to the NFL.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
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January 13th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
SHANAHAN OWES RAIDERS MONEY, TOO
Posted by Mike Florio on January 13, 2009, 7:59 a.m.
One of the most widely-held beliefs in media and league circles is that the Raiders still owe former coach Mike Shanahan a large chunk of money.
And that’s true. To be precise, they owe him $157,625, plus roughly 15 years of interest. (In some jurisdictons, the pre-judgment interest rate would push the total amount due over $400,000.)
But what isn’t known (or at least hasn’t been reported) is that the Shanahan owes the Raiders money, too.
Specifically, he owes the team $125,000.
Though the amount isn’t technically due to be paid until 2025, it’s believed that his debt to the team is one of the reasons for his decision to never file a legal action aimed at compelling the franchise to pay what is owed to him.
And even though he apparently owes no interest on the amount until the due date in 2025, there’s another angle that could result in Shanahan being stuck with a hefty tax bill.
Since the $125,000 debt was the result of a loan from the Raiders to Shanahan, the Raiders could forgive the loan at any time, triggering the instant transformation of the debt to income.
And, as we understand it, the IRS would impute interest onto the original loan, possibly increasing significantly the number that would constitute additional income to Shanahan.
Though it’s unclear whether Shanahan has refrained from pushing the matter because of that specific angle, the fact remains that, for whatever reason, he hasn’t filed suit to recover the money owed to him. It’s possible that he has opted instead to simply use the situation as a tool for generating good P.R. for himself, and further bad P.R. for a franchise that has seen plenty of it over the years, and in plenty of cases justifiably.
In this case, the Raiders also are partially in the wrong. They owe Shanahan $157,625, and never have paid the debt. But the other side of the coin here is that Shanahan also owes the team $125,000.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Family is all Raiders fans, and season ticket holders. Was a LA Raider fan, but when they moved back to Oakland I was 14 or 15 and went to a few games and was hooked.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Pioli wants….sorry
and LMFAO at #60, good one.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
Dakota – Well, Its Rex Ryan’s decision and if Pioli offered him the job, he could very well take it over going to New York. I don’t think any Ryan should have that much pressure on him. They’ll just explode.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
You guys can’t be serious thinking Al would draft Mays …
That would never happen!
January 13th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Darknight, so you are like me as a fan.
I don’t like what has been going down in our RAIDER org for some time now, but I can not see ever giving up the hope that it will someday comeback with vengance.
Arn’t you more happy being a RAIDER fan with the way things are than being any othe teams fan?
Sorry for the poor typing, I have had too many too soon…
January 13th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Crabtree is entering the draft. Maybe we draft him now? How serious was his injury in the bowl game? I do think he’ll be drafted before the Raiders get to pick depending on the severity of his injury.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Dakota – That was not me.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
#24 Aka Huff24 Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Dakota – The hire of Pioli to the Chiefs is very bad for us. I loved watching Herm Edwards dismantle the Chiefs all by himself. Now, they have some intelligence in the office who knows they have to get rid of him. I’m afraid Pioli will go after a guy like Rex Ryan to punish us with Ryan’s revenge.
As for the Broncos, I’m happy as hell to see Mike Nolan coach their defense. Hes a terrible coach in my opinion. Hes very conservative and I think our offense can capitalize on that but we’re going to have to score alot of points with McDaniels running that offense.
Yup, Pioli in a year will have us for lunch if the state of the Raiders today doesn’t get better…
Anyways, about McDaniels on the Bronco’s sidelines…it will probably be a little more dynamic, but to me it is still the same with Cutler firing almost all day. Their defense is gonna have to step up, along with ours…
January 13th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Pioli to join Queefs from what it looks like….
Mcdaniels to ponies and Pioli to queefs….lets hope the old man can counter those hires.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
#24 Aka Huff24, haven’t you spent months in here b1tching and whining about Rob Ryan but now you are scared that a Ryan might be the coach in KC? Are you serious that doesn’t even make sense. Welcome to the idiots club you can get your card from MR, KK, Darkknight and Dakota.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Dk01 hes only a sophmore isnt he???
January 13th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
My deepest sympathy on your loss.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Jerry,
As you know, there is nothing that can overwhelm a person like the loss of a parent. Living one’s life afterward seems like a poor sequel to the original movie.
If you get the chance, I hope you can pass on some comforting words to Cable, and let him know that your legions of blog readers feel likewise.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
No worries Huff, I know it wasn’t you. I’ll be back when the children are gone.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Vegas, right on brother you are part of a very large family, a NATION, the real nation the RAIDER NATION.
We all have our reasons, they may all be differant, but in the end, the one thing that matters is we NEVER waver our support for the TEAM! Never give up, never back down.
January 13th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Wiz 76 Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Darknight, so you are like me as a fan.
I don’t like what has been going down in our RAIDER org for some time now, but I can not see ever giving up the hope that it will someday comeback with vengance.
Arn’t you more happy being a RAIDER fan with the way things are than being any othe teams fan?
Sorry for the poor typing, I have had too many too soon…
^ All I ask for as a fan is SMART and RATIONALE decision making from the owner. Thats all…but it seems like the old man has been in capable of doing so for the last 6 years and the bad trend has continued.
Now that Pioli has been hired by the queefs and McDaniels hired by the ponies….it is even MORE important that the old man hires a Personnel Man/GM and hires the right coaches to COUNTER what the Queefs and Ponies have just done.
VERY freakin important and critical.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Wiz 76 Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Can I get that question answered by ALL of you??
Why are you a raider FAN. Put some thought into it and let us all know.
Well, Been a fan since ‘74 because at that time (and still is), my favorite color was/is black. Unfortunately, my dad is a big 9er fan, and one day they happened to be playing the Raiders, and low and behold, they were wearing black…I have seen the 76/77 SB year that Madden was coach (favorite coach of the Raiders, btw) and tore apart the Purple People Eaters; the 81 year blasting the Eagles; 84 (LA) blasting Washington, and then endured all the bad years since then…Bleed Silver and Black…always have and always will. Season ticket holder, too. hey…we just love the tailgate parties at 8AM. Nothing better to do on Sunday…
January 13th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Sniff sniff, I am scared of the Patriot’s people coming to the AFC West sniff sniff. They have had so much success all over the NFL and college with Romeo, Mangini, Weiss and the rest that I can’t imagine they will fail in Denver and KC. We might as well give up for the next ten years!
January 13th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
4eva, got the new Georgetown “green” from the Red Bud Ranch. You gotta find some, it is the BEST..
January 13th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
4evaRaider Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Dk01 hes only a sophmore isnt he???
^ He is a 3rd year sophmore just like Crabtree.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Darkknight01 Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Sniff sniff, I am scared of the Patriot’s people coming to the AFC West sniff sniff. They have had so much success all over the NFL and college with Romeo, Mangini, Weiss and the rest that I can’t imagine they will fail in Denver and KC. We might as well give up for the next ten years!
^ The imposter child has returned huh?? LOL
What a pathetic low life….
January 13th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
# Dakota Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Oakglenn, thats right, we got into in last year when I said somthing bad about your guy Tony Pigagoosa..
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I don’t think we did actually. Tony I am sure can defend himself against someone like yourself.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Darkight,
I agree, stay strong in your faith, the tide will turn somday. I to believe it won’t be until Mr. Davis hires a strong GM again.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Condolences to the Cable family.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
RIP Tom Sr.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Oakglenn – You of all people have no right calling anybody an idiot as You’re the King of Idiots.
Theres OBVIOUSLY a big difference between Rex Ryan and Rob Ryan when it comes to coaching defense. Rex has proven that hes a great Coordinator while Rob has not. On the flip side, I think Al Davis has ALOT to do with why are defense plays poorly and Rob Ryan has taken alot of the blame. We will find out what kind of defense Rob Ryan really likes as the Browns Defensive Coordinator and its no surprise the defense is already 3-4 built and ready for him. We’ll see who’s really responible for running the Raiders defense.
With that being said, I’m happy to see Ryan gone for the sake of change. Willie Shaw seemed to run the defense better under the tutelage of Al Davis so I’m hoping someone else can do the same but Rob Ryan was obviously running a scheme he wasn’t fit for so in essence, it was just a wrong fit. That doesn’t mean hes a bad coach, that just means he needs to stop doing everything the Owner wanted him to do and now he has that chance.
Also, if you’re going to put me in the company of MR, KK, Darkknight and Dakota. Thats fine with me. You have basically shown that its the world vs. you so continue and make your enemies. Its just a Raiders blog afterall.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Anyways, I’m out for now. Peace.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Wiz 76 Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Darkight,
I agree, stay strong in your faith, the tide will turn somday. I to believe it won’t be until Mr. Davis hires a strong GM again.
^Someday is the key word and we can only hope it’s sooner rather than later, for the sake of the franchise, team, and fans.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Hwnrdr,
so you have seen much of the Raider’s ups, and downs. Can you ever imagin life as anything other than a RAIDER fan?
Does anything else give you that feeling?
January 13th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
On this day, of all days, it is more obvious than ever what a bunch disrespectful pathetic losers frequent this page. God bless, coach. Sorry for your loss.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Why do you guys ask the same questions to Jerry every single week?
January 13th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
My condoloences to Coach and his family
January 13th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
Condolences to the Cable family.
May the Almighty comfort you in this time of loss.
The Kraken
January 13th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
You wonder when this idiot troll will finally realize everyone has caught on to the little game of posting as each of us in an effort to get us to fight each other like that the Real King of the Trolls guy. Sorry duuuuuude. Game over.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
You guys waste too much energy on these trolls. As if there was so much honor in posting comments on another person’s blog.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
#24 Aka Huff24 Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Oakglenn – You of all people have no right calling anybody an idiot as You’re the King of Idiots.
Theres OBVIOUSLY a big difference between Rex Ryan and Rob Ryan when it comes to coaching defense. Rex has proven that hes a great Coordinator while Rob has not. On the flip side, I think Al Davis has ALOT to do with why are defense plays poorly and Rob Ryan has taken alot of the blame. We will find out what kind of defense Rob Ryan really likes as the Browns Defensive Coordinator and its no surprise the defense is already 3-4 built and ready for him. We’ll see who’s really responible for running the Raiders defense.
With that being said, I’m happy to see Ryan gone for the sake of change. Willie Shaw seemed to run the defense better under the tutelage of Al Davis so I’m hoping someone else can do the same but Rob Ryan was obviously running a scheme he wasn’t fit for so in essence, it was just a wrong fit. That doesn’t mean hes a bad coach, that just means he needs to stop doing everything the Owner wanted him to do and now he has that chance.
Also, if you’re going to put me in the company of MR, KK, Darkknight and Dakota. Thats fine with me. You have basically shown that its the world vs. you so continue and make your enemies. Its just a Raiders blog afterall.
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What a crybaby and he is glad to be placed with the likes of MR and his multiple personalities!
January 13th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
I am not so sure about thar Oakglenn.
I played Center at Chico befor I transfered to Cal. I am younger faster and meaner than that fat bast@rd anyday.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Wiz 76 Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Hwnrdr,
so you have seen much of the Raider’s ups, and downs. Can you ever imagin life as anything other than a RAIDER fan?
Does anything else give you that feeling?
Truthfully, NO…My kids being born has taken some of that fire away, but not very much. My son knows it when he watches the road games on tv with me. I guess my son growing up a Raider fan comes close, but through all of those years and being able to get drunk by 9 – 9:30 on Sundays to cheer on the Raiders, win or lose…that is something that is hard to beat. Oh yeah, what makes it more amazing is that I grew up in Hawaii a Raider Fan, then moved up here in the Bay in 2001, and in 2006, became a season ticket holder. Can’t ask for anything better than that. It helps when you have a wife that is understanding about that through football season…
January 13th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
MAN, that brings a tear to my RAIDER eye!
Raider on brother Hwnrdr!!! Raider on.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
The hiring of Scott Pioli basically means the Kansas City Chiefs has just leap-frogged the Oakland Raiders. Even the Chiefs have enough common sense to hire a legit GM, and then fix the coaching situation. Now Cable has to worry about fixing the Raiders’ mess while dealing with Al Davis, and cope with the loss of his Father (assuming he gets the job). That’s gonna be very hard & stressful. Looks like we’re back at the bottom.
Chin up Cable!
January 13th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
#102:
Proud Chico alum right here
January 13th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
As you all know there is no one who hates the Raiders or Al Davis more than me, but I do have to give Al his ups. He got two guys on the All Pro Roster. That’s better than a lot of teams. Maybe Al does still have a little something left. But it will probably be gone soon.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Sorry Vegas #102 was one of my trolls…
January 13th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Keep your chin up Cable. We all know how much pain you must be going threw. Remember, you always will have a family in the raider nation!
R.I.P. Thomas Lee Cable Sr.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Our hearts are with you Cable at this difficult time. I hope you get the coaching job!
January 13th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Ughhhh……
January 13th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Al Davis can do no wrong in my eyes. Keep doing your thing Al, it worked in the 70’s and you know how history repeats itself, so eventually we will be right back on top. Keep the faith Raider Nation!
January 13th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Wiz 76 Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
MAN, that brings a tear to my RAIDER eye!
Raider on brother Hwnrdr!!! Raider on.
I think even if the NFL dissappeared in our lifetime, I will still be a fan; still have all the memorabilia, and what not…Raider on to you, to Wiz!!!
January 13th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Never mind that Vegas #108 was the real troll not #102.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
god bless you and your family coach cable.
may the autumn wind carry his soul to heaven
January 13th, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Condolences to you and your entire family, Coach Cable. You have the support of people you’ve never met, as you can see from the comments on this blog. So from the mountains of North Carolina: my best wishes to you and your family and prayers for your departed dad. Hang in there Coach.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Rick The Hunter Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 1:21 pm
The hiring of Scott Pioli basically means the Kansas City Chiefs has just leap-frogged the Oakland Raiders. Even the Chiefs have enough common sense to hire a legit GM, and then fix the coaching situation. Now Cable has to worry about fixing the Raiders’ mess while dealing with Al Davis, and cope with the loss of his Father (assuming he gets the job). That’s gonna be very hard & stressful. Looks like we’re back at the bottom.
Chin up Cable!
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You make absolutely zero sense. Man where do you guys come form? Is there a factory somewhere mass producing idiots and labeling them Raider fans? You are a afraid of a guy that has never even been a GM in the NFL who is going to a team with half the talent that we have on our roster! Why the heck would you be scared of that? Cable has this team primed and Al as produced great drafts over the past two seasons. We are in way better shape than KC and I would even venture to say that we will be better off than the Patriots in the next two years. If you are than AFRAID why don’t you just go home and hide under your bed because you are useless to us here.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
To Coach Cable and family,
Our family grieves this loss along with you and we carry you in our thoughts and in our prayers.
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” -Thomas Campbell
January 13th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you Coach Cable, my the Lord support you and your family in this time of sadness.
-All of us at Raider Nation
January 13th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Mr. Cable will now have the best kind of guardian angel to help him coach the Raiders like never before. My condolences to the intire Cable family in the loss of a very young Mr. Cable Sr. May all prays go to you.
Ernesto Flores Eflo-Bleeder of Silver & Black
January 13th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Cable my heart does out to ya bro.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
roflmfao
January 13th, 2009 at 1:40 pm
He got to see his son become a NFL HC before he passed.
Thats very cool.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
AL DAVIS IS GOING TO TALK TO BATES FROM DENVER!!!!!
Broncos quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates has been granted permission by the team to talk with the Oakland Raiders about a job on that team’s coaching staff.
Raiders owner Al Davis, who has been hospitalized in recent weeks, has been interviewing head-coaching candidates. The Raiders sought, in writing, and were granted permission to speak with Bates about a role on a new coaching staff, possibly even head coach.
Bates, 32, just finished his first season as the Broncos’ primary play-caller. Quarterback Jay Cutler set a franchise single-season record for yards passing and earned his first Pro Bowl trip.
Bates is one of four offensive assistants from Mike Shanahan’s former staff, in addition to Rick Dennison, Bobby Turner and Jedd Fisch, who are slated to meet with new coach Josh McDaniels to stay on the staff.
However, McDaniels has already said he will call plays in the Broncos’ offense, so Bates’ role moving forward could be limited to coaching the quarterbacks and participating in the game planning.
Turner and Dennison met with McDaniels on Tuesday.
Bates is out of town and could not be reached for comment.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
BSJ… re your post#78… You nailed it right there. I lost my mom when I was 11. I’m almost 50 and it still hurts.
May the Lord take Tom and his family into His heart and ease their pain and heartache…
January 13th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
I should have never doubted my man Al Davis!!!!!
(just kidding)!
January 13th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Hwnrdr… Why am I a Raider fan? I was born in Oakland in 1959. It just wasn’t possible to be anything else
January 13th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Al stealing away the QB coach/play caller from Denver to be our HC….that would be great!!!!
Even if Bates gets the OC spot it would certainly make me more comfortable with keeping Cable as HC!
January 13th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
John Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Chaos, one more question. Do you support or hate Al Davis?
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I can’t say I hate him, because I don’t hate people in general, but I hate what he does and what he has done. My support is for the team and what the Raiders stand for in this league. The Real Raiders. The grind it out and punch you in the mouth Raiders. The we are not going to take what the defense gives us, but take what we want Raiders. Thats what I am a fan of.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
I can’t say I hate him, because I don’t hate people in general, but I hate what he does and what he has done.
Clairify (lately)
January 13th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Real Oakglenn Revenge,,,
You seem to get very angry & start name-calling when someone has an opinion that doesnt put a smile on your face. Look at the track record of NE vs the track record of Oak. for the past couple of years and you’ll see Pioli has done a better job with the Pats than Al has done with the Raiders. Not agreeing with Al’s moves over the past 6yrs doesnt mean they’re not a Raiders fan, I call it like I see it, and Im just as much of a Raiders fan as you,,,almighty Oakglenn, but that doesnt mean I’m ok with a lot of the dumb sh*t that’s taken place over the past years. Calm down buddy,,it’s not that serious.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
Jeremy Bates, the next 32 year old HC of the Oakland Raiders!!!! This gets my Raider pride going! We might actually see some decent offense next season!
January 13th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Where is everyone? No one cares about this Jeremy Bates news?????
Damn people wake up!
January 13th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
How about Lamar coming back tonight?
January 13th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Kiffin wanted Jeremy Bates on his staff in Tenn. Shanahan had him on his staff! Al cannot resist sticking it to two of his former HCs and will hire Bates as our new HC. I can feel it!
January 13th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
My condolences to the Cable family.
January 13th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Our next head coach, Jeremy Bates!
http://media.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/content/img/photos/2008/07/22/436772480_t220.jpg
January 13th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Dakota Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Kiffin wanted Jeremy Bates on his staff in Tenn. Shanahan had him on his staff! Al cannot resist sticking it to two of his former HCs and will hire Bates as our new HC. I can feel it!
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You have never been right about one single thing.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Well, if Al hires Bates as HC it just adds another page to the rivalry. I’m sure Bates is wondering why, if McDaniels could get hired to coach the Broncos at 32, why couldn’t he?
Might be fun to see those two duke it out. Bates would be out to prove Bowlen hired the wrong 32 year-old. Sort of like Shanarat vs. Al, only reversed.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Herm Edwards as Defensive Coordinator!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 13th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Cold of Al Davis to sneak in Bates for an interview for HC while Cable is dealing with his personal matters, very cold Al.
Then again, you did fire someone on Christmas Eve right?
January 13th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Just dug up that Bates spent time in Tampa also!!!!
Links to Kiffin, Shanahan and Gruden! Done deal!
January 13th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Dakota, where did you get the Bates story?
January 13th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
With the 7th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders select, Michael Crabtree
January 13th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Texas Tech’s Crabtree entering draft
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft09/news/story?id=3830573
January 13th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
Edward:
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/jan/13/broncos-give-bates-ok-talk-raiders/
January 13th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
oc
January 13th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
Sorry for your loss Tom Cable.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Cable at HC with Bates as OC? Doesn’t take much to see the benfits. Bates is familliar with the blocking system. He also has some knowledge of the Raiders players.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Man, even Bates as OC sounds good. When Al fires Cable after the 2009 season Bates will get the promotion to HC.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Thanks, Dakota. I couldn’t find it anywhere and then I thought it was one of our dumbass trolls posting as you again.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
I wonder if there are any coaches from KC we might look at? After the Pioli hire at GM, theres bound to be some key people let go.
We’ll find out about Pioli in a few years. With the Patriots he did find good fits for what was asked, but the system and their incesant cheating is responsible for getting the most out of some above to average players.
We’ll see if KC follows suit and installs more of a cheat their azz off Patriots mentality, or if Pioli can bring in some serious talent to contend with…on defense.
Don’t forget, everyone thought Mario Williams (TEX) was a bust, but blew up his second year. Dorsey may have needed the same to get up to NFL speed.
Seems like a decent kid, but hope he’s a bustamente.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Condolences to the Cable family. My father is getting up there and I can’t imagine what it will be like to be without him, nor what it will be like for my son to be with me.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Sorry about your loss Coach.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
post 143 Dakota that was harsh;I’m sure Big AL and Coach Cable have the understanding that the world still goes on 1 individual is not greater than sum of the team.The show must go on and things 2 that affect
January 13th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Master Bates would make a fine coach
January 13th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
From PFT
BRONCOS GIVE BATES PERMISSION TO TALK TO RAIDERS
Posted by Mike Florio on January 13, 2009, 5:05 p.m.
Well, it’s a safe bet that Broncos quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates is no longer in Denver’s plans, given that the team has given the despised (by the Broncos) Raiders permission to interview Bates for a position on the Oakland coaching staff.
By rule, teams can block assistant coaches from taking any position with a new team other than head coach.
Bates, 32, called the offensive plays for the Broncos in 2008.
But since new head coach Josh McDaniels will call the plays moving forward, Bates’ ongoing presence might be awkward.
Then again, Bates’ departure could be awkward, too, given that quarterback Jay Cutler has made it known that he wants Bates to stay.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
Sorry didn’t see earlier. What is going on?
January 13th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
I don’t know what to make of Jeremey Bates. Sounds like Davis hiring Cables staff still.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Just heard on the news that the Broncos found a strange white powder substance on their practise field. Haz mat was called in and an investigation revealed that it was actually the goal line…
January 13th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Hire bates as OC and let him call plays. I thought he did great at Denver and could be just what Russell needs. Cutler had a breakout year because of Bates. Now if we can score a receiver like Royal in the 2nd rd.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Did anybody notice how seamlessly the Coaching transition in Indy went? Denver too!
The Drama Queen is not done yet.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I think we already have an Eddie Royal JLH! Just give him time just like all the other young players.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
RIP Tom Cable Sr.
Crabtree is a top 5 pick, The Raiders would have to move up to get him.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
lmao at post #162, an oldie but a goodie.
Good stuff No More Infield
January 13th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
raiderdre Says:
January 13th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I think we already have an Eddie Royal JLH! Just give him time just like all the other young players.
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JLH is a good slot receiver.. match him up on nickle backs. need another legit receiver.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
In this case, the Raiders also are partially in the wrong. They owe Shanahan $157,625, and never have paid the debt. But the other side of the coin here is that Shanahan also owes the team $125,000.
Cmon, this is false. In Shanny’s contract it said he couldn’t coach in an AFC West team for 5 yrs & he did! Shanny took it to the NFL & they sided with Al. Shanny went to his first superbowl & cried about it to the press & al sent him a letter to shut up or he would get sued. Shanny hasn’t brought it up since.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Agreed. I think he can do well in the slot but would like to have a number 1 to match with Chaz. I don’t know if Chaz or JLH is a number 1. I would think our number 1 would have a decent size speed ratio.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Tom, My deepest Sympathy and condoloences from Raidermick
January 13th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the Cable family.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Tom Cable’s dad raised a son who’s a Raider fan. Must have been a very wise dad. And a very proud dad.
Right now, Tom’s not thinking too much about football.
God bless you and your family Tom. The thoughts the Raider nation are with you.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
I guess it’s safe to say there will be no hiring of a GM anytime soon. Oh well, I at least hope Cable is given some breathing room to do the necessary things (assuming he gets the job) to get the team going in the right path. Although it’s a dice roll with Al. Hell,,we cant even assume Al’s gonna keep Cable as HC regardless of his unfortunate circumstance. We’ll see.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Higgins is a BEAST at WR and at kick/punt return. Everybody hated him this time last year lol, just think how much better DMAC will be in year 2!
January 13th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Looks like he is young (32) and desperate (New Regime in Denver)! Ripe for Al to scoop him up.
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The future of quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates is up in the air, as well. Bates gained the respect and trust of Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler over the past three years, with Bates handling the play-calling duties this past season. If Bates stays with the Broncos, however, his duties will change.
McDaniels made it clear Monday he will be calling the plays in Denver, just as he did in New England.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:52 pm
I have a feeling that Al is going to put Javon Walker on the field as our NO.1 reciever again, he is too expensive to just release. We will have Walker in single coverage a lot though, so maybe he can find it in him to get open once in a while. Oponents will keep a couple of people on JLH and Chaz if they pick up where they left off next year. Anyone think our schedule is a bit rough next year besides me? But, on the other hand, we had what s supposed to be one of the easier schedules this year, which turned out to be pretty tough after all, so maybe t will go the other way this time? We’ll see.
January 13th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
New Post.
January 13th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
I really don’t like the fact that the Broncos hired the man behind the Patriots offense the last 2 years. The last 2 RECORD BREAKING years. We could be in trouble nation. As much as I hate the donks, I have to admit, McDaniels inherited a pretty potent offense, and as he proved in NE, he knows how to use a potent offense. We should go after one of the patriot’s defensive assistats for DC to try to counter (and hopefully know a little bit about) what McDaniels will try to bring to the table offensively. I think that would be a brilliant move by Cable, (or whoever the head coach is)if it is even up to Cable to get to choose his own staff, which is admitedly doubtful.
January 13th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Coach Cable,
My sincere condolences for your loss. I’m sure I speak for the Raider Nation in wishing you the best wishes and thoughts during this hard time.
-Nick
Sec. 227
January 13th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
RIP Cable Sr.
January 13th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with the Cable family, RIP Tom Sr.
January 13th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
God Bless Tom
January 13th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
first of all my deepest condolences to the cable family. lofton out means washington means the next hc will be an offensive mind and will bring in his own staff.
January 13th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Cable Sr. RIP!
January 13th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
My condolences to the cable family… RIP Tom SR..
January 13th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Condolences to you and yours TC
January 13th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
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January 13th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Condolences to the Cable family. Very sad to hear about this Coach Cable.
January 13th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
Coach.
My condolences on your fathers passing.
January 13th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
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January 13th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Enjoy your time in heaven, Mr. Cable. You’ve raised a good son.
January 13th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
My condolences to Coach Tom Cable and family. Whether he remains as head coach or not, he better stay on if Mr. Davis has any sense left. The man tells it like it is, no B.S. I trust Tom Cable. The Raiders didn’t quit on Cable!
January 13th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
I never leave
January 13th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
im so sorry for cable i hope he ok
January 13th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
My heart goes out the the Cable family.
January 14th, 2009 at 12:51 am
Condolences to the Cables…I’m glad he got to see his son win the last two as head coach of the Raiders – I’m sure he was very very proud and if Coach Cable stays on as Head Coach, I’m sure his Dad will be smiling down on him.
January 14th, 2009 at 4:29 am
This is great news for JOHN MCCain!!
January 14th, 2009 at 4:54 am
Condolences to the Cable family.
January 14th, 2009 at 5:16 am
Condolances to the family, please take comfort that you and your family are in our prayers. Best wishes for the upcoming year and season.
January 14th, 2009 at 9:23 am
our condolances from the raiders fans in Pa.
bring CBLE in as head coach.Gooooooo RRAAIIIDDERS
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