Al on the air tonight
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 at 5:13 pm in Oakland Raiders.
I’ll play catch up during the slow news period following the holiday after the most extended blog break in a year, but wanted to pass along that Comcast SportsNet Bay Area will air a small portion of an interview with Raiders owner Al Davis tonight on “Chronicle Live.”
The show will air after the Giants game, with approximately six or seven minutes devoted to Davis as his 80th birthday approaches on the Fourth of July. Much more of the interview, as well as an additional conversation with Davis regarding the AFL-NFL merger, will be shown in the coming weeks.
Tonight’s excerpt will deal mostly with Davis’ youth growing up in Brooklyn and his roots in football.
Here’s a link to Comcast SportsNet Bay Area.
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July 2nd, 2009 at 5:20 pm
This is like a once in a lifetime chance to see Big Al on TV, no Jerry??
1st.
July 2nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Nice job Jerry now go back to slacking.
July 2nd, 2009 at 5:33 pm
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July 2nd, 2009 at 5:39 pm
I NEED MY FIX AAAHHHHHHHHHHH IT’S BEEN SO LONG!!!
July 2nd, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Anyone here want to talk Linebackers?
July 2nd, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Al is only 80!?!
July 2nd, 2009 at 5:58 pm
I’ll bet Priestj and Hayedaze are wetting their pants in anticipation. lol
July 2nd, 2009 at 5:59 pm
I really hope Haluchak and Marshall add some toughness to our contact-shy linebackers.
July 2nd, 2009 at 6:02 pm
I’ve been waiting all summer for the Week 17 NFL Replays on the suckfest NFL Network only to find out that the Raiders-Bucs game is not one of the Replays. So now I have to watch the Jets game again for the 50th time.
July 2nd, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Well, the big problem is I might catch the end of the baseball game and lapse into a boredom-induced coma before Al came on.
July 2nd, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Anyway, since I pretty much know the Jets game by heart now, I have the missed tackles from our backers permanently ingrained in my mind.
July 2nd, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Dude, NFLN never replays Raider victories. Don’t worry, they’ll replay the Tuck game for the 8 millionth time though. (And for the 8 millionth time it’ll be a fumble not called a fumble)
July 2nd, 2009 at 6:07 pm
Yeah I know. That and the 1977 AFC Divisional game against the Colts that I respect but occured 7 years before I was born.
July 2nd, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Between the ones he wears around his neck and the ones he’s constantly dabbing his face with, how many white towels do you think Al goes through in day?
July 2nd, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Does anyone know why Jamarcus held is personal mini camp and then never showed up on the last day? Is this a crock of sit or is this true?
July 2nd, 2009 at 6:13 pm
And for that matter, what do you think they smell like? That should be the next poll question on RaiderBeat. I wonder if cleaning those towels was John Fassell’s first job with the Raiders.
July 2nd, 2009 at 6:15 pm
I never believe anything that weisel Lombardi has to say. He has no credibility when talking about the Raiders.
July 2nd, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Boy this party really died.
July 2nd, 2009 at 8:10 pm
Its on!!! so excited!!!…….
July 2nd, 2009 at 8:22 pm
NFLN showin raiders beatin Colts in 77
July 2nd, 2009 at 9:46 pm
21,stfu,my opinion,you ,not even a sir,are a moron!
July 2nd, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Without Al there is no Raiders, find somewhere else to spew your ignorance.
July 2nd, 2009 at 9:51 pm
90210: go eff yourself… wishing someone to die??????? STFU…Gilbert is 100% right
July 2nd, 2009 at 10:48 pm
NFL news sucks right now. Lot’s of stuff happening in the NBA though. I’m liking Artest to the Lakers, but disappointed they didn’t keep Ariza.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:08 pm
I heard the same story from an East Coast friend today, saying Russell stormed out the last day of OTA’s
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:16 pm
I can wish for Bin Laden and anyone shooting at our troops to die right? I’ll miss Ariza but Artest makes the Lakers that much tougher and even better.
GO RAIDERS!!!!!!
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:20 pm
“It should be noted that Russell’s absence from the final OTA practice is not corroborated by any other sources. The two most Raider-update-obsessed sources on the web, The Examiner’s Patrick Patterson’s Raider Examiner page and the Chronicle’s David White’s Twitter page, don’t note Russell’s OTA absence.”
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:26 pm
A Russell Perspective:
“Although he was drafted into one of the most dysfunctional franchises in the NFL, Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell continues to draw adverse reviews. Russell’s long-term future remains uncertain, but continuous remarks regarding his poor work ethic are becoming redundant. Russell has risen above several factors working against him and should be given a clean slate entering just his third season in Oakland.
Considering the adversity Russell has already faced during his young career in the Bay Area, the former first overall pick’s progression could be considered remarkable. Like almost all rookies, Russell struggled during his initial campaign in the league but showed flashes of brilliance a year ago. Now entering his third season with the Raiders, Russell has demonstrated many of the qualities that make for a successful starter in the NFL.
With Tom Cable now at the helm, Russell is already on his second head coach and is still in the process of learning the team’s offense. Russell was a part of the Lane Kiffin debacle which resulted in turmoil and embarrassment for all parties involved. Given what transpired under Kiffin’s watch, Russell was bound to fail but now has a much more stable platform to work on with the current coaching staff and players around him.
Russell has also been working with a lackluster group of wide receivers, but Oakland hopes to have addressed that void in this year’s draft. Russell has developed an excellent rapport with tight end Zach Miller, but the additions of rookie wideouts Darrius Heyward-Bey and Louis Murphy should help boast the Raiders’ vertical passing game. Russell’s arm strength is one of his best attributes and must be utilized properly.
Oakland has struggled to just nine wins in the past two seasons combined and has provided its young players, including Russell, with little hope for success. However, Cable has managed to change the culture of the team in a very short period of time. Cable’s ability to connect with all facets of the organization is even more impressive given the situation he inherited last season.
Outside of demonstrating a work ethic comparable to the top players in the professional ranks, Russell has done everything asked of him and has shown improvement in the process. Russell has already overcome several obstacles while maintaining a sufficient level of play. With a new mentality in Oakland, things are looking up for the first time in years and Russell could be the biggest beneficiary of the Raiders’ new state of mind.”
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:28 pm
LIKE NO ONE HAS MISSED A DAY OF WORK..WHEN YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE..PLEASE….
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:29 pm
Wow!
Where’d you dig that up KK?
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:32 pm
nice piece KK
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:33 pm
people need to get off J-Russ jock
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:38 pm
http://www.realfootball365.com/articles/raiders/14089
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:40 pm
Holy crap! Artest to the Lakers??
Russell is the real deal??
I’m sleeping good tonight!
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:46 pm
He started slow (Lane/Al) and finished strong.
To my way of thinking he’d have to regress for the Raiders not to reach .500 or more.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:49 pm
2 HC’s and 3 play callers….the poor kid didnt know what way is up ….he will be just fine
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 pm
in 2 full season to boot… first year was a wash imo
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 pm
sorry 1 full season
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:53 pm
He’s got 17 total starts.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:55 pm
I’d agree with that KK.
The schedule will be the biggest problem if we fall back into our usual selves. It’s all about stopping the run and scoring points. If you look at the schedule scoring points won’t be near the concern as stopping the run in the first half of the season. With such a young team it will be very impressive if we start out slow and still maintain our poise long enough to start racking up wins.
Of course we’ve also seen that when teams decide to throw on us we’re really not that much better at stopping the pass either. I REALLY hope RR was the cause for our horrible D the last few years.
I fully expect Russell to make more bonehead decisions as he learns how to be a pro QB, but I also believe we will see some amazing things as well.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:57 pm
night nation
July 3rd, 2009 at 12:01 am
“If” they win Monday Nite against SD, their confidence will soar. They could come together real quick.
Which could also bring out more energy on the D-Line.
I think with the Defense having something to play for, will play with more energy
July 3rd, 2009 at 12:07 am
I sure hope you’re right.
I’m more concerned with the offensive competition than the defenses of Pitt, Balt and Wash. Look at how we’ve faired against the offensive juggernauts the last few years. UGLY!!
July 3rd, 2009 at 12:07 am
Gnite fellers
July 3rd, 2009 at 5:08 am
Monday night Raider vs Chargers. It’s time to take back our MNF crown!
July 3rd, 2009 at 5:17 am
Louis Murphy, is the off the hizzell is the rizzell dizzell fo shizzell my nizzells and will be a Raider for a long long time.
July 3rd, 2009 at 5:22 am
I remember before we drafted Sea Bass, our biggest problem was a defense that kept shooting itself in the foot and an offense with Jeff George that “Scored to Fast.”
July 3rd, 2009 at 5:22 am
I hope Russell unleashes that cannon on San Diego this year. I’m so sick of San Diego poser football fans. Give us two wins against the Bolts and the fans will stop showing up at Qualcom on Sunday.
I’m counting the Denver games as in the bag and possibly the KC games two…although I say possibly because I don’t know how Cassell is going to do.
July 3rd, 2009 at 5:25 am
“One Nation and we’re on the move nothing can stop us now!”
July 3rd, 2009 at 5:33 am
That we don’t have the three rings we should from those great teams (thanks to Tony Siragusa, the NFL refs and Al’s stubborness) does not change the fact that we’re still the teams of the decades.
July 3rd, 2009 at 5:59 am
I’ll bet KoolKell and Maddenraider are wetting their pants in anticipation. lol
July 3rd, 2009 at 6:38 am
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Undrafted Rookie TE Chris O’Neill decided to move O’Neill who played at Boise State last season — to middle linebacker, a position he never has played.
If we are moving a UDA to MLB… a position he has never played, I think that says something as far as how they feel about Franz Joseph unfortunately….
July 3rd, 2009 at 6:44 am
As the story goes on… (surprised they would Al and Cableman would tell him this but)
The Raiders told him they would keep nine (seven active, two practice squad) of the 11 linebackers now on the roster, but just two of the six (including O’Neill) tight ends.
LBs:
Jon Alston
Ricky Brown
Isaiah Ekejiuba
Thomas Howard
Kirk Morrison
– Who is the last spot? Slade Norris, Sam ‘Scholarship’ Williams, Marquis Cooper, Frantz Joseph, Chris O’Neill?
With the TE spot, thats the easy one. Zach Miller and whomever can block the best between
Brandon Myers
Tony Stewart
Darrell Strong
John Paul Foschi
July 3rd, 2009 at 7:37 am
Wondering if the Artest signing increases or decreases the chance of Phil coming back to coach. On one hand Phil loves challenges, and make no doubt Artest is still a challenge. He is getting a lot of good “pub” of late due to his work ethic and passion he plays with, but he is still a guy who got thrown out of one playoff game last year, and shot like 1-13 in another one, refusing to stop shooting. Phil might decide he is too old for it all.
July 3rd, 2009 at 7:43 am
Morning Vegas Raider,
Phil Jackson was the 2nd interview that Artest had before he sat down with Jerry Buss. No doubt by Jackson’s comments, he is coaching next year.
July 3rd, 2009 at 7:48 am
Ex,
Phil’s mission will be to get the playoffs alive and well. He will want no part of the end of a 6 game road trip in Milwaukee with Ron-Ron acting like an idiot, because you know that will eventually happen. Just ask the Cubs, who thought they were getting a “hard-working, perfectionist who is misunderstood” in Milton Bradley. Those same words are used to describe Artest.
I would rather have Ariza for less money.
July 3rd, 2009 at 7:52 am
Milton Bradley is a real “PSYCHO!” lmfao
July 3rd, 2009 at 7:53 am
Ariza accepted the same deal with Houston that the Lakers offered but his agent tried to pull a power play and it backfired. Hope he likes it in Houston. LOL
July 3rd, 2009 at 7:56 am
Milton Bradley has tainted and had a big part in the disappointing first half of the Cubs. He may turn it on in the 2nd half and help lead them to and through the playoffs, but that’s the point. Milton is helping age Piniella right now, and Artest will do the same thing in the middle of the season next year with Phil. He will probably turn it on around March and into the playoffs, but it might kill Phil up until than.
July 3rd, 2009 at 7:59 am
Ex,
You gotta remember getting paid the same money in LA and Houston isn’t really the same as California has an 11.75% state tax and Texas has none. Throw in that Houston Real Estate is at least 25% cheaper than LA, probably closer to 50% but ask KoolKell he would know better than me, and it’s not even close. Huge disadvantage for California teams right now.
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:01 am
Vegas,
I think the Lakers would have liked to have Ariza for less money too, but the problem was that Ariza wanted more money from the Lakers than from any other team. Instead of a home-town discount, he wanted a home-town bonus! He wanted $7-8 million a year from the Lakers (which is really $14-16 million a year as far as the Lakers are concerned when you factor in the luxury tax) and ended up getting $6.5 from the Rockets. Greed is a priority over winning for Ariza.
Ariza obviously felt disrespected because the Lakers didn’t pay him like he is a 20-10 guy…he is a 9-4 guy that plays decent D. Artest is twice the player Ariza is for 2/3rds the money…the only question is Artest’s head, but he was an angel the past two seasons in Houston and Sactown, and I think Phil knows how to handle dorks like Artest, he handled Rodman pretty well.
I am still worried that they won’t re-sign Odom…
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:03 am
11.50% or 11.75% for the highest earners I believe, but you get the point. On a forty million dollar contract that is over 4 million dollar of differences. When you factor in say 50% for federal, let’s just call it that for simplicity, a forty million dollar deal in Cali is more like 15.5 or 16, while in Texas (or Florida) it is even 20. That’s a 25%-30% increase.
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:07 am
Ariza’s D is unquestioned, but he is injury-prone and we’ll see what kind of offensive player he really is when he doesn’t have wide open threes because teams are worried about Gasol, Bryant and Odom…lol, could get ugly for Ariza.
Hey Dallas, how is Deavan George treating you guys?
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:08 am
Dakota,
An angel huh? Maybe in the Ron Artest spectrum, but again tossed in one playoff game, chippy in about all of them, and an awful shooting game in which he got so frustrated he literally shot the ball everytime he got it….and missed.
Rodman was ten years ago and much better time of health for Phil. You know I hate the Lakers, so I am trying to be non-bias, but I thought Ariza was perfect for the triangle and a great role player, and their best defender. How can you keep Kobe, Ron, Pau and Odom all happy with their “touches”?
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:10 am
SD has no state income tax either! They nail us on property taxes to make up for some of it though
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:13 am
Nevada has no state income tax either, that’s why a lot boxers, golfers and entertainers live in Vegas or Florida.
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:14 am
Ariza went from the penthouse to the basement. With Yao gone and the loss of Artest, It will be years before they are a competitive team. But can’t blame Ariza, it was his one shot at big money and he took it.
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:17 am
Vegas…shhhh, I am thinking good thoughts right now…I don’t want to picture Artest doing his little one-on-one iso charge to the basket while the triangle breaks down…
I want to picture Artest nailing spot up threes while being left wide open, and Artest locking down Paul Pierce, C. Anthony and Lebron James, and allowing Kobe to guard the opponents second best player (which Ariza sometimes did, but usually not against the bigger guys like Lebron, Pierce, and C. Anthony) and letting Kobe kick more ass offensively…huge boom or bust on Artest…he could make this team unbeatable if his head is on straight.
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:17 am
Artest will take a lot of pressure off Kobe having to play the opponents best scorer. Kobe 1st team all defense and Artest was 2nd team.
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:22 am
Hopefully the Artest signing won’t deter Odom from re-signing as it signals that odom will once again have to come off the bench. We don’t have another MLE to try and replace Odom…sign already Lamar!
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:26 am
Dakota,
Things have changed a little with your favorite teams, you got to hope guys like Bradley and Artest don’t implode your teams, meanwhile the Raiders have a bible-thumping coach and have nice guys like Nmamdi leading the roster and drafted a real nice kid in DHB. What happened?
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:29 am
Who is Bradley and who are the Cubs…I truly have not sat down and watched one game this season. I took last season’s playoff beat down pretty hard and I am now in prove it in Sept and Oct mode with those Cubbies.
Milton and Lou don’t seem to be seeing eye to eye.
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:29 am
Going to see Micahel Buble (spelling??) tomorrow at the MGM. He will add to my already impressive list of lame-azz concerts I have seen since being married. The list includes: BonJovi, Ricky Martin, Christina, Timberlake, and Def Leopard (which did have Journey which was cool). At least I didn’t have to pay to see any of this crap!!!
July 3rd, 2009 at 9:03 am
Bible thumpers always scare me the most. Artest wants a ring he will be on his best behavior . Lakers repeat and Zeus willing the Raiders return to glory. Get Dmac/Bush the ball a lot their thats my game plan!
GO RAIDERS!!!
GO LAKERS!!!!!
July 3rd, 2009 at 11:31 am
vegas raider Says:
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:29 am
Going to see Micahel Buble (spelling??) tomorrow at the MGM. He will add to my already impressive list of lame-azz concerts I have seen since being married. The list includes: BonJovi, Ricky Martin, Christina, Timberlake, and Def Leopard (which did have Journey which was cool). At least I didn’t have to pay to see any of this crap!!!
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WOW – impressive list list is right. I can only guess your wife makes up for it 10 fold in other ways otherwise that would be a big hell no – including Journey – No offense.