UPDATED: Hurry up and wait . . .
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, January 11th, 2010 at 12:37 pm in Oakland Raiders.
No news out of Alameda as yet, where coach Tom Cable is supposed to meet with Al Davis and presumably be informed his tenure as the 17th coach of the Raiders has ended after winning nine times in 28 games.
Of course, events seldom transpire in a timely manner where the Raiders are concerned.
Raiders senior executive John Herrera said “it’s been a very quiet day” and wasn’t aware of a meeting between Davis and Cable today.
During his season-ending press conference, the day after a 21-13 loss to Baltimore, Cable said he talked to Davis that morning and added “We’ll talk again next week.”
When asked if it would be Monday, Cable said, “Sometime next week.”
Will check in with more information as (or if) it becomes available . . .
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January 11th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Florida Pete Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
DKnight007 Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
It’s official. MLB Rolando McClain declares for draft.
Read the article below….it says alot about his intangibles, intelligence, experience and leadership for being a junior. This guy should be the Raiders pick at #8 or an OT.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft10/news/story?id=4816604
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if he is there, we gotta take him…
he really could be a game changer…
a la Ray Lewis…
January 11th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
2nd
January 11th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
turd…
January 11th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
… i am so immature…
January 11th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
WTF! we knew this already.
January 11th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
A dominant MLB like McClain could do a lot for this team for Many years. Just think back on what Ray Lewis has done for the Raven’s D. Ray by himself is manageable but he brings together the WHOLE defense for a very formidable squad. I think McClain plus a few other key D players could also do the same thing. Use our #8 pick for McClain. Then 2-OT, 3A-C, 3BOG, 4, 5A, 5B & 6 on best available athlete (not fastest necessarily) in the DT, CB, DE, PR/KR categories.
January 11th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Dirt nap for Al!
January 11th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
I have to be the most mature person on this blog. What that… MADE YOU LOOK lol.
January 11th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
McLain has great instincts, you could see that out there.
I would love him as well, but I think he is going top 5.
I am focusing on the hope that Gerald McCoy is our pick at #8.
Javier Arenas in round 2, and two O-liners in round 3.
Arenas is going to have a Devin Hester/Deon Sanders like impact the next 5 years running kicks.
January 11th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
you missed the bus.
Chipper Kelly to coach the Raids.
January 11th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
saladfingerz Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 12:43 pm
you missed the bus.
Chipper Kelly to coach the Raids.
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WHO?
January 11th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Does it even matter who we all want to draft? Al is gonna take the fastest CB on the board.
January 11th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
I’m going to laugh, sadly, when/if Al appeases all the “draft O-line” guys, when he finally drafts a T in round 1, and it is the guy Williams from Maryland who runs a 4.7 and is one of the best athletes ever for a LT.
I think we know how that story will end.
January 11th, 2010 at 12:46 pm
Alabama plays 3-4, McClain is a 3-4 ILB, but I guess he could play also 4-3 for us
January 11th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Come on Al attention whore hurry up.
January 11th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Our biggest problems are stopping the run and pass/run blocking
Our first rounder should be McClain or OT (With no more options)
Based on what I saw this season I would move Seymour inside and play Shaughnessy outside. Shaughnessy, Seymor, Kelly and Ellis are a decent line. So now focus on LBs.
Morrison is always out of position and Howard is weak.
January 11th, 2010 at 12:51 pm
If we fire Tom Cable, I wonder who the minority interview will be?
Will we bring in another token/James Lofton type, or will they be serious and look at Herm or Ty Willingham?
January 11th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
please…
not herm…
January 11th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
4evaRaider Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Hey Plunketthead….Ha Big Al tweeted you yet?
January 11th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
even if we get McClain in the 1st…
if Micah Johnson is there at 3a…
we gots to take him…
January 11th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
Vegas,
Aaron did Butte College and Cal proud yesterday.
Point is Tedford went huntin’ in the hinterlands and found a gem. Dick Vermeil went huntin’ in the Arena League and found a steal.
Brett Favre, an afterthought from Southern Miss discarded by Atlanta for a pittance.
Brady, an afterthought in the 7th.
Romo, an undrafted Saluki.
Qbs, who knows what rock a good one is hiding under? Smith? Croyle? Pennington? Thigpen? Losman? Gradkowski? Don’t know if any of ‘em are worth the time, but it seems certain that there is someone out there riding herd on a ranch someplace or selling shoes at a Sportmart who is probably better than any of them.
January 11th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
From Peter King MMQB:
I’ve said it more than once: JaMarcus Russell is the second coming of Ryan Leaf. The lack of desire, the inability to get in top shape (one source close to the Raiders says he reported to camp 35 pounds overweight last summer), and not making football the overriding focus in his life all have contributed to his failure as an NFL player.
Russell is on his way, but I’ve got to hand it to Leaf, who is almost singular in his badness in recent NFL history. Comparing the first three ill-fated seasons of Russell’s Oakland career with the entire three years of Leaf’s run (he played two years in San Diego and one in Dallas):
QB Years W-L Att-Comp Pct Yards TD Int Rating
Russell 2007-09 5-11 354-680 .521 4,083 18 23 65.2
Leaf 1998-00 4-17 317-655 .484 3,666 14 36 50.0
January 11th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Ok M….I know a saluki is an Iranian dog Right?
But the saluki is which college’s mascot?
January 11th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Al’s waiting a few days due to the McGuire story. Al knows nobody cares about the Raiders anymore, so if there’s even a remotely relevant story competing with whatever announcement he has, it’s falling on deaf ears.
January 11th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Remember this: Al Davis would rather be right than consistent – and of late, has done neither well.
January 11th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
LOL…good work Lonetree.
But Tedford “huntin’ in the hinterlands”? Come on man, Chico is maybe less than a 3 hour drive from Berkely, and a california juco powerhouse.
January 11th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
The southern illinois saluki’s
January 11th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Mistic1 Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Are we missing the point? Davis wants to develop Russell, and win now. You don’t bring in another young unproven guy, to get this done. He will struggle, as he learns on the fly, you might as well send Russell back out there if this is the case. That is why you bring in an older proven nfl veteran, with a limited shelf life. We also have to consider the draft in terms of cost of signing your picks. This is why your new veteran qb, must be inexpensive. Finally, if davis brings in trestman, you need a guy with expeirnce in that sort of passing offense, Vick and Culpepper, fit the bill there. When culpepper was here he was still not over his injured knee. Vick is not an rb playing qb. he is a proven winner at his position, and like most so called mobile guys, the passing game evolves for them as they lose some of the speed and quickness in thier running ability. See Elway, Young, Moon, Cunningham, and Mcnair for reference.People become enamored or mesmerized by the spectacular things the guys do with thier legs, and underestimate, or discount their passing ability. This is an unfair stigma attched to most running qb’s, including vick.Remember the falcons were a running team, and were not built for a high flying passing attack win vick was there.
January 11th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
4eva,
my bad. Southern Illinois, but in fact Romo went to Eastern Illinois.
January 11th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Well lets take a look if McClain will be there when the Raiders pick then at #8:
1.St. Louis (1-15)- Clausen or Suh
2.Detroit (2-14)- Suh, Okung, or Berry
3.Tampa Bay (3-13)- McCoy or Berry
4.Washington (4-12)- Clausen, Okung, or Bradford
5.Kansas City (4-12)- Berry, Haden, Campbell, McClain or Bryant
6.Seattle (5-11)- Okung, Campbell, Davis, T. Williams or Morgan
7.Cleveland (5-11)- Berry, Haden, Bradford or Bryant
8.Oakland (5-11)- Hopefully McClain or a top OT
9.Buffalo (6-10)
10.Jacksonville^ (
In conclusion, I think only 1 team may take a look at McClain hard before the Raiders at #8 and it’s a dreaded division rival. The Queefs! Ugh…
January 11th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
I was in Chico last friday it didnt look to big there. But i know Chico State is a party school.
January 11th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Mclain is solid and would fit in any defense. I think there will be a a quality lb available in the second round, and we can spend our first pick on one of our lines.
January 11th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
Vegas,
I know Chico, just a short amble from Paradise.
January 11th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
I hope McLain goes before us, because I would rather have McCoy over Mclain.
Either way, first pick HAS to be for our defensive front 7. Anything else would be just craziness. Even a LT.
January 11th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
I made the seamless transition from Chico State to Las Vegas.
Didn’t miss a step.
January 11th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Not quite sold on McClain at No. 8. I think he’ll be a good but not great player. If an elite o-lineman is there that’s the pick.
January 11th, 2010 at 1:24 pm
Someone here was anguishing yesterday about “Raiders could’ve had Rodgers but took Fabian instead”. I had to laugh.
Well, the Raiders coulda had Warner,coulda had Favre (when Atlanta dumped him wasn’t ex-Raider Ken Herock the GM in Atlanta?), coulda had Fitzgerald, coulda had Flacco, coulda had Ray Rice, coulda had Beanie Wells, coulda had Ryan Grant…coulda had nearly every single player in the NFL. But the same could be said of nearly every team shooting craps in April.
January 11th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Chris in NY,
I’ve had this debate many times, but I will propose it to you.
If we were to ultimately replace Henderson at LT, wouldn’t it be easier to do that next year, when his contract is up, and after one more year, we really will have an idea if is he the man for the job or not?
If we draft a LT in the first this year, someone, either Mario or the rookie, will go play a RT, a position they have rarely ever played. The loser of the LT battle will be pissed. What if that is the rookie? And the winner will always be looking over his shoulder.
I look at the situation of the Oakland Raiders drafting a LT, and either moving him or your other young LT to a new position, and handling all that goes with that a recipe for disaster.
Wait one year, and the solution seems so much easier.
January 11th, 2010 at 1:25 pm
Arenas would be a good pick in Round 2 if he’s still available. I like the job CJ is doing opposite Nnamdi — I know many disagree — but we seriously lack depth there and Arenas would be a good Nickel. Plus he’s an option in the return game.
I’m also really high on Idaho G Mike Iupati who is clearly athletic enough to play RT. He’s projected to go late 1st. If a trade down is possible I’d trade down for a late 1st and 2nd, if possible, then with the first 3 picks, get:
1) Mike Iupati, G, Idago
2) Javier Arenas, CB, Alabama
2) Micah Johnson, MLB, Kentucky
3) Best o-line/d-line available
3) Best o-line/d-line available
4) Trindon Holliday, WR/RB/KR, LSU
5) Make an offer on RFA QB Troy Smith, Ravens
5-7) Best available prospects at any position
January 11th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Oh, don’t worry Jerry.
With the old looney man and his idiot cronies running the show….Cable will be left dwindling until the end of the week. Then if he does get fired, then it will happen next Monday and then the new head coach (probably a lap dog like Fassel) will get hired in 3 weeks!
There is no sense of urgency and direction when it comes to the old looney man Al.
I hope to heck he proves me wrong and somehow hires Harbaugh!
January 11th, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Rayda23059 Says:
January 10th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Madden, not ok, jerk. Disrespecting the owner like you do is irresponsible.
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Please do explain to me how disrespecting Al Davis is “irresponsible”, or even immoral, in the slightest? What is Al Davis doing today to earn my respect?
January 11th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
# Rayda23059 Says:
January 10th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Davis brought in Ellis and Seymour, he will do more of the same this year.
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Results:
Taking a 5-11 team to 5-11.
Again, what is Al Davis doing now to earn my respect?
Respect has to be earned. Nobody gets it by default. Maybe that’s what Al struggles with? Delusionally thinks he’s a godfather type? He’s no such thing. Just a businessman, and a failing one at that.
January 11th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
# Rayda23059 Says:
January 10th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Davis brought in Ellis and Seymour, he will do more of the same this year.
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Results:
Taking a 5-11 team to 5-11.
Again, what is Al Davis doing now to earn my respect?
Respect has to be earned. Nobody gets it by default. Maybe that’s what Al struggles with? Delusionally thinks he’s a godfather type? He’s no such thing. Just a businessman, and a failing one at that.
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Thats called continuity lol.
January 11th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
:breaking news:::
3rd times a charm, Raiders to name Art Shell as head coach
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2326498
honestly i can see it happening again, cause senile al is always right
January 11th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Micah Johnson would be an awesome pick, Im sure he will be available in the second, and maybe even the third round. This would allow us to focus on the one of the line units, with the number 8 spot.
January 11th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Based upon observances here on planet Earth, it does seem clear to me that the more popular a person, idea or thing is among a majority of humans, the more likely that person, idea or thing is to be utterly vaccuous.
January 11th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
R8dr did you watch the youtube vid?
Thats a retarted pres, right ?
January 11th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Mistabrown Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 1:48 pm
Vegas I havent saw that one before. I had to cut it off I couldn’t even watch him. WOW I never seen a Pres lose his footing like that! Haha
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You havent saw that one, surely you ment i havent seen that one.
January 11th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
# r8dr4lfe21 Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
# Rayda23059 Says:
January 10th, 2010 at 6:51 pm
Davis brought in Ellis and Seymour, he will do more of the same this year.
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Results:
Taking a 5-11 team to 5-11.
Again, what is Al Davis doing now to earn my respect?
Respect has to be earned. Nobody gets it by default. Maybe that’s what Al struggles with? Delusionally thinks he’s a godfather type? He’s no such thing. Just a businessman, and a failing one at that.
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Thats called continuity lol.
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LOL!!!
Good one, man.
Good one,
January 11th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
what him said?
January 11th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
1… McClain…
2… Williams DT (Tenn)
3… Micah Johnson MLB (Ky)
defense defense defense…
eveerybody sing it with me !!!!
DEeeeeeeFEeeeeeeNSE !!!!
oh…. oh… uh…
i’m okay…
January 11th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Last draft I woulda gone with
1) OT Eugene Monroe (or Crabtree or Raji)
2) Rey MaLuauauuaaga
It woulda been addition by subtraction with DHB. And even if Mitchell turns out to be a great player, he’s 2nd string to Branch, probably the 3rd best defensive player on the team.
January 11th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
We’ll do it LIVE!!!!!!!!
That video always made me give him more respect. That was like 20 years ago anyways for Inside Edition.
People who can’t do their jobs should be yelled at. That’s how the Raiders should have treated Jamarcus Russell.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Who needs a girlfriend? U get enough drama from the Raiders.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Florida Pete Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
1… McClain…
2… Williams DT (Tenn)
3… Micah Johnson MLB (Ky)
defense defense defense…
eveerybody sing it with me !!!!
DEeeeeeeFEeeeeeeNSE !!!!
oh…. oh… uh…
i’m okay…
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Would love to see DT Dan Williams slide to the Raiders in Round 2, but I doubt he will be there.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
From NFL.com:
“If the Raiders fire coach Tom Cable, they could strongly consider Packers assistant head coach Winston Moss as a replacement, a source close to the situation said.
Moss, who coaches Green Bay’s inside linebackers, interviewed with Oakland for the head-coaching job last offseason and is on its short list of potential candidates should the job become available.
With the Packers’ season finished following Sunday’s wild-card loss in Arizona, Moss is now free to interview with the team’s permission.”
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He was a Raider LB from 1991 to 1994, LBs coach and a 3-4 Defensive Coordinator.
Changing defense to 3-4, McClain in round 1?
January 11th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
WHERE IS THE OVERHEAD PROJECTOR?????
0bama talk is depressing..in all 57 states lol
January 11th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
McCoy will most likely be gone before McClain is….
January 11th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
I think either Dan Williams or Terrence Cody could be there in round 2. Combine can help, when Cody runs a bad 40 time (I m still perplexed to see the damage a 40 yard sprint can do to a good football player)
January 11th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Whats that make us, we voted them in Vegas.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Mark McGuire comes clean on roids after hiding in his house for 8 years…what a douche
January 11th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
McCoy will be one of the 3 first players selected
January 11th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
Cody was the #52 pick by Todd McShay. Javier Arenas #53.
I think one of those will be there in the second and maybe both.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
I say either Draft McClain or trade down and draft either Cody or D. Williams or Price
January 11th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
spellcheck Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 2:09 pm
r8dr4lfe21 Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 2:08 pm
Whats that make us, we voted them in Vegas
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We’ve read your posts…we know what you are!
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Understood spellcheck, but next time grown folks are talking keep your mouth shut. Now thats ebonics and thuganomics all in 1.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
El Tato Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 2:05 pm
From NFL.com:
“If the Raiders fire coach Tom Cable, they could strongly consider Packers assistant head coach Winston Moss as a replacement, a source close to the situation said.
Moss, who coaches Green Bay’s inside linebackers, interviewed with Oakland for the head-coaching job last offseason and is on its short list of potential candidates should the job become available.
With the Packers’ season finished following Sunday’s wild-card loss in Arizona, Moss is now free to interview with the team’s permission.”
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He was a Raider LB from 1991 to 1994, LBs coach and a 3-4 Defensive Coordinator.
Changing defense to 3-4, McClain in round 1?
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Interesting observation.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
vegas raider Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
MR,
I have seen where Fox News was only a million viewers behind Katie Couric at CBS.
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Yeh, that’s close. And we were only 5 wins away from making the playoffs.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Mistabrown Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
I have no idea Im not a dialect expert,
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Then why do you keep bringing up ebonics?
January 11th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Spikes has a good chance of slipping into the 2nd round…
January 11th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
Spikes has a good chance of slipping into the 2nd round…
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Spikes will be hurt by 40 yard time, but he will be a good player like Rey Maulaga was this season, I think he could slip to round 2 too
January 11th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
W. Moss = Rooney Rule
C. Kelly = New Head Coach of “da Raidas”.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
It’s possible that we can trade down to like 12 and still be able to get McClain.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
Wow I haven’t been here fpr a minute but draft talk already? so sad.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
You never knows who is going to slip, but I think McCoy is a top-3 talent.
Probably Suh, McCoy and Eric Berry are the best 3 players this year.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Mistabrown Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Typical liberals they want to smash BUSH for being dumb
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Are you saying Bush isn’t dumb?
January 11th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Demon Raider Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
It’s possible that we can trade down to like 12 and still be able to get McClain.
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Nah….not worth it. The orange ponies may want him bad enough and trade up.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
# r8dr4lfe21 Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 2:03 pm
At least they use a teleprompter, and not just play cartoons like they did while Bush spoke.
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Axelrod’s hand is up Obama’s a$$ and back when he stands in front of that teleprompter
January 11th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
Rey had a good year? I didn’t hear jack about him this year. I only heard good things about Matthews and Cushing….
January 11th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
Cable = sacked
W. Moss = satisfies Rooney Rule
J. Harbaugh = floated
Randy Hansen = retained
J. Herrera = asshat
C. Kelly = New Head Coach of the Oakland Raiders
January 11th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Some of you want the Raiders to draft an Alabama linebacker, are you the same who wanted Vernon Gholston a couple of years ago?
On Saturday Gholston had one tackle during the Jets playoff win. He could probably be had for a can of spam these days.
Aaron Curry,the freak, whom many of you wanted last year had 54 tackles and 7 assists this season. Half of Kirk Morrison’s worth of stats.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
DK, even if that does happen, we’d still be in a position to get either OT Trent Williams or maybe OT Anthiny Davis or DT’s Cody, Williams or Price…
January 11th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
If Bruce Gradkowski walks away, I am going to be crushed. He is everything Jamarcus isn’t, and the perfect thing for this team.
He was 100% commited to the Raiders this year, and from a guy with a one-year deal and not much commitment from the Raiders.
Give him a fair contract and the job, and he won’t let us down. He may get hurt, but Bruce for 3 years playing, leading and directing can be the perfect stepping stone for this organization.
Jamarcus is the complete opposite. He may be the last straw that puts the Raiders out of business.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:22 pm
I just figured out Jamarcus Russell is r8dr’s speech writer.
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# r8dr4lfe21 Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
At least it’s not a humpback like Bush had during his speach. His earpiece on, people saying just say what we say nothing more.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
did it go down yet??
January 11th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThEAO0lt4Dw
January 11th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Oakland should seriously try to get Wilfork….. He might like to be on the same line as Seymour again….
January 11th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
saladfingerz Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
Cable = sacked
W. Moss = satisfies Rooney Rule
J. Harbaugh = floated
Randy Hansen = retained
J. Herrera = asshat
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LOL!
January 11th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
No way we afford wilfork and keep seymour. would be nice though.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
vegas raider Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
If Bruce Gradkowski walks away, I am going to be crushed. He is everything Jamarcus isn’t,
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Unfortunately, that includes small and frail.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Maybe Cable will throw Al Davis against the wall….
January 11th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
If it’s an uncapped year, signing Both Seymour and Wilfork wouldn’t be a problem.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
Since when has Al Davis ever held a meeting with a coach that he really wanted to fire before doing so. None that I can remember. And if true as some of your other clown brothers are claiming that Cable was almost fired 4 times during the season, Al Davis would have dumped him the day after the season. Do you really think that Al Davis is blind to the problems Russell caused for the team?, if you do you are even more of a jerk than I already had you called on.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Pete Carroll left USC and went to Seattle….
January 11th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
I know I’m right!
And I can play the cut & paste game just like you!
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The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 2:33 pm
You know what? You’re right.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Demon
It wont uncapped. Al would have to sell some more of the team just to afford an uncapped team… Like all of it.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
r8dr4lfe21 Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 2:39 pm
When you plant a seed it takes time to grow.
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I used to use that same BS sales line when I worked as a broker.
It’s a “cushion” to the next close.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
McNabb = Culpepper?
look at the stats for each QB over the past 5 seasons …
almost like comparing Peyton Manning to Charlie Frye you ignorant tools
January 11th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
I am also aware of how when a man like Al Davis $%*& on you people for so many years in that you hated him but his teams were down right scary. That now that he has been down awhile how sweet it must be for you all to try and $%&* back all over him.
Funny how the garbage of the World get such joy when the great fall. Just think the many jerks in your line of work that are nothing, working out of the back of a car gets to trash a great man. Must make you and your nothing lives feel better about your self.
You bunch of garbage media types could not shine this mans shoes. You clowns could live a thousand life times and not do what this man did in his life, you people are pathetic and so are the SO CALLED RAIDER FANS THAT BOO, TAKE OUT BILLBOARDS AND TRASH THE MAN THAT IS AND WILL ALWAYS WILL BE THE RAIDERS.
How dumb all you clowns are including the fans is that the ONLY REASON THE RAIDERS ARE NEWS AFTER AS BAD AS THEY HAVE BEEN OVER THE YEARS IS BECAUSE OF AL DAVIS AND HOW GREAT THEY WERE.
If it was the Lyons or Arizona nobody would even care.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
a better comparison to Culpepper would be Russell or Leftwich.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Oakglens BFF is here!!!!
How you guys (partners) doing Lucyfur?
January 11th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
er, should’ve read “of political news” — typing faster than my fingers can handle.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Wow, this blog is poppin’! Nothing like a Raider coach watch to get things buzzing. lol
January 11th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
Snnyjcbs: was the tag “Herrera” taken or what? You don’t have to fly anonymous around here, buddy.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
Thats pretty harsh putting Leftwich & Culpepper in the same group as Russell…
January 11th, 2010 at 2:48 pm
Trade DMAC for Culpepper or Leftwich!
January 11th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Trade DMAC for Culpepper or Leftwich!
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LOL!
trade Russell to get Al a new jumpsuit
January 11th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
BO NO WAY!
January 11th, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Name calling. The next best thing to being right
January 11th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
Raiders senior executive John Herrera said “it’s been a very quiet day” and wasn’t aware of a meeting between Davis and Cable today.
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Al is going to string this along as long as he can. We might have a new HC prior to the draft. we’ll see
January 11th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
Trade Russell for Mr. Irrelevant!
January 11th, 2010 at 2:53 pm
Trade DMAC for Mr. Irrelevant!
January 11th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
RaiderDogg I am still hoping to get a Government Mule CD in the mail!
Warren Hayes!!!
January 11th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
Trade DMAC for Biz Markie! Oh snap!
January 11th, 2010 at 2:54 pm
You 2 clowns settle #225 I’ll sit here and watch the dogg & pony show.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
Trade DMAC for Mr. Irrelevant!
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Ryan Succop ?
he went 25/29 this year as a rookie. not bad
January 11th, 2010 at 2:55 pm
It does fit you……you have to admit it does MistaBrownNose
January 11th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
tag Dick & Seabass!
January 11th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
Damit Davis!! You’re making it hard to run my Madden Raider franchise. I can’t dump Russell or Walker because of the cap hit I’ll take.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Zymurge,
I threw out football posts #160, 138, 126 and 113 (somewhat) and they are still out there.
Didn’t get much of a response. It’s a long off-season what can you say.
January 11th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
You cant put Culpepper or leftwich in the same catagory as Russell. Culpepper and Lefftwich have both had success in this league. Culpepper by the way is a pretty good qb that has yet to show what he can do since his knee in miami.Leftwich would not be a good fit, he may be the only qb out there less mobile than Russell. Behind this o-line he would get killed. Culpepper on the other hand can still move, can still throw, and he is in the best shape he has ever been in. He may be a good tutor for Russell. I would also consider Vick, both would be inexpensive, both have played in passing offenses, and both can win games now. only question is who coaches the team next year. If you bring in one of these qbs I think you go with trestman, or green.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
Just because one poster has an opinion (RaiderDogg) doesn’t mean that opinion is felt throughout the entire Blog.
Now I see why they call you are the most uneducated and ignorant poster here?
January 11th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
vegas raider Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
If Bruce Gradkowski walks away, I am going to be crushed. He is everything Jamarcus isn’t, and the perfect thing for this team.
He was 100% commited to the Raiders this year, and from a guy with a one-year deal and not much commitment from the Raiders.
Give him a fair contract and the job, and he won’t let us down. He may get hurt, but Bruce for 3 years playing, leading and directing can be the perfect stepping stone for this organization.
Jamarcus is the complete opposite. He may be the last straw that puts the Raiders out of business.
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I agree lol!
January 11th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
5pm in Podunk. later fellas!
January 11th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Trade DMAC 4 McNabb..
January 11th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
I think BrownStains is more descriptive.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Now don’t go getting all butt hurt SistaBrownEye
These are only words on a computer screen they are not meant to affect you emotionally…but then again you are pretty feeble minded so it may hurt your little chat feelings.
Go home and have your mom make your favorite TV dinner and just be glad the parents basement is still a viable living option until you get back on your feet.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Trade DMAC for Chris Bosh!
January 11th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
So pathetically predictable.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Trade DMAC for Brown streaking stains on someones underwear!
January 11th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
When there’s lightning,doodle do do
January 11th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Trade Mark Wilson, Todd Marinavich and JaMarcus Russell for one semi-good QB
January 11th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
J-E-T-S, JETS, JETS, JETS! Bring them on! Jets stands for (J)ust (E)at (T)homlinson’s (S)peed. Y’all better get ready for San Diego Super Chargers!
Chargers 35, Cowboys 24
January 11th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Trade DMAC to trade up to draft a DB!!!!
January 11th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
“Trade DMAC for Brown streaking stains on someones underwear!”
So damn funny!!!
January 11th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
“Sarah Palin inks deal with Fox News” – CNN International
Well, I guess we can rule her out to replace Tom Cable.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
What do you guys think Davis will do with Morrison? Re-sign him or say bon voyage?
January 11th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
Damn, I wish this was my car: http://omgsnapshot.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/img_2685.jpg
January 11th, 2010 at 3:09 pm
The empty trophy case is back to coincide with the empty headed
January 11th, 2010 at 3:10 pm
I hope we draft his replacement with one of our first 4 picks.
He is the starting MLB for the worst run D the last 5 years. Enough said.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:11 pm
ESPN is reporting: Tom Cable might be out very soon, and some intriguing candidates have emerged.
Subscribe to Insider for as low as $2.50/month to access the complete rumor
January 11th, 2010 at 3:13 pm
To answer your question Big Banana:
Morrison is a barely adequate LB……not a MLB and better suited for OLB if you ask me.
I think AL will over pay him to stay here and play mediocre football over the next 5 years.
That’s what I think!
January 11th, 2010 at 3:15 pm
Morrison is staying Lucifer because Davis likes seeing LT run all over his defense.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
408RAIDER Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Trade DMAC 4 McNabb..
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The eagles dont want macfadden, and even if they did, they would not trade mcnabb to get him. Raiders should however make a play for Vick. He is a guy that will sell tix, be able to win games now, and he will come at a far cheaper price than mcnabb.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Yep, the media seems pretty sure Cable is gone. But, Davis will have to make a big splash hire to sellout the home opener. I don’t think Gilbride or Fassel gets him there.
Now, if he were to hire a GM……..but he should do that First.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Davis is going to hire Buddy Ryan.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Anyone seen any white smoke yet?
January 11th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
“Each one of your responses validates what is becoming abundantly clear about you. I now understand why you are always so angry.”
That’s what I have been trying to tell him for a year now.
“Morrison is staying Lucifer because Davis likes seeing LT run all over his defense.”
Morrison is staying because Al can pay him peanuts compared to paying a legitimate MLB.
Al likes to waste his money on RB, WR and QB position not so much on LB’s
January 11th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Raider Dogg and Mistabrown, you are both vuginas who must bow down to the new lords of the west, the San Diego Chargers.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
MR, your on board the Charger Super Bowl wagon right?
January 11th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
# Demon Raider Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Oakland should seriously try to get Wilfork….. He might like to be on the same line as Seymour again….
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Davis shelling out money to stop the run? Don’t see it.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Go Jets! Whooo Hoooo!!!
January 11th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Davis is waiting for BB to be fired by the Patriots.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
I dont think there is much buzz out there for morrisson, nor do alot of teams draft lbs early in drafts. This leads me to believe that howard or morrisson can be retained for a lowball price, and the raiders can upgrade this position in the second or third round.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Silver and black smoke?
January 11th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Charged up for another playoff loss!
Chargers=Chokers
January 11th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Charged Up for Superbowl Victory Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Raider Dogg and Mistabrown, you are both vuginas who must bow down to the new lords of the west, the San Diego Chargers.”
Get back to me when you have at least one SB Ring and even then I still ain’t bowing down to anyone.
Seriously though, the Jets D is looking damn good. Should be a good game and I will be rooting for the Jets. Philip Rivers had an excellent year and it would be cool to see New Orleans and Drew Brees play against the Chargers in the SB. Just so I could witness Brees stick it to the team that gave up on him.
Not going to happen though. Chargers will be 1 and done and the Jets and Ravens will meet in the AFC Championship game.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
If you see silver and black smoke, Cable must have thrown Al into the amish fireplace in Als office. Only Al would create silver and black smoke
January 11th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
White Smoke or
Silver and Black smoke,
either way, I’d like to see it announce that Cable is being replaced.
I’d like to see better play calling and better use of talent.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
I think AL will over pay him to stay here and play mediocre football over the next 5 years.
That’s what I think!
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This is what I’m afraid of. If we can keep him for depth at a cheap price and upgrade the position, great. Otherwise, please don’t over pay for this guy.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
As the NFL season comes to a close, the result will be the same as it has always been…..
Chargers will have 0 superbowl victories.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:34 pm
# mistic1 Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
I dont think there is much buzz out there for morrisson, nor do alot of teams draft lbs early in drafts. This leads me to believe that howard or morrisson can be retained for a lowball price, and the raiders can upgrade this position in the second or third round.
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I hope you’re right!
January 11th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
The next time I have to go the hospital after being assaulted by El Dirty, I will be covered!
January 11th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
# Charged Up for Superbowl Victory Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 3:11 pm
Subscribe to Insider for as low as $2.50/month to access the complete rumor
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LOL.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:45 pm
On this day in history:
http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Greatest-Moments-1980-AFC-Championship/441a0dc2-4157-4094-894d-f30510868aca
January 11th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
We will most likely see free agent sign with oakland before we now who the coach will be. Davis likes to get the horses and then pick a coach that details a plan on how to use them. Start the vick to oakland campaign now.
January 11th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Let the overhead projector loose already!!!!
January 11th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Fire Cable. I don’t know what’s the big hold up. You know Al is gonna fire the fat man. The offense ranks 31st, the D ranks 26th, the Return Game sucks (we have a fullback returning KOs for crying out loud!) 5 wins, Jamarcus got worse, DMac got worse, DHB is pathetic. Randy Hanson case. Wife Beater case. Heck, he’s as overweight as Jamarcus…Oh, and the small matter that the O LINE SUCKS!!!!! Almost got Frye killed twice, got Gradkowski to tear up not one, but both knees in the same game, the running game got worse….why keep this POS?
January 11th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Charged Up for Superbowl Victory
What name do you usually post under? You seem VERY familiar…
January 11th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100111/hl_afp/chinapopulationmenmarriage
China is short on women. This will be the origin of WWIII. China is going to invade someone in order to steal their women.
January 11th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
HAHAHA. “Captured by Allied bombers”… HAHAHAHAHAHA… Dude can’t even troll well.
January 11th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
I post as Charged Up and Beeecham.
January 11th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
It was fun giving you a good smack down Captain Black. I win, just like the Chargers will win the Super Bowl. Don’t forget, you are all invited to my Super Bowl Bash.
January 11th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
Give RaiderDogg some slack he’s dillusional from his man love for Warren Haynes.
January 11th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
NFL network just said that Cable met with Al today. Nothing else to report.
January 11th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
Captain Black just logged back in as Spellcheck.
January 11th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
spellcheck Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
charged up has no momma …he’s a hemmoroid that fell out of some gay guy’s a$$ and started to grow.
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I didn’t want to be so blunt, but thanks.
January 11th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
Jerry still waiting 4 that fix! wth man??
January 11th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Trade DMAC for Michael Moore!
January 11th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Somebody said Al would sign a blue chip free agent before a head coach? Anybody else?
January 11th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Listen Brownie i’m not usually on this late in the afternoon, but i do read some post. You are the one always getting bashed in hear, day in and day out. So my suggestion to you would be.
A) Pick a subject that you know to talk about, or
B) Continue being the clown on this blog knowone cares about.
Pick 1 but dont do both it only makes you look more like a moron then we already know you are.
January 11th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
Jerry, has anybody tried to interview Cable. The look on his face will say it all.
January 11th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Davis will probably wait until he’s got somebody else to fire Cable.
January 11th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Adios fools! I have to go rock out with my band.
January 11th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Been there done that!
January 11th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
adios puñetas!
January 11th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Later peeps i’m out till manana los vemos.
January 11th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
what about cable?
January 11th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
r8dr4lfe21 Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Later peeps i’m out till manana los vemos
Wait, wash my car
January 11th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Trade DMAC for a puñeta!
January 11th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
To all those that say the Raiders should go after Wilfork, take a look again at the first play from scrimmage in the Bal-NE playoff game. Wilfork gets absolutely punked and Rice runs right through the hole that he vacated. Pretty much the same thing that I hear Kelly and Warren crucified on here all the time. Doesn’t sound like an upgrade to me.
January 11th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Mistabrown Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Dogg, remember back 3 weeks ago when you said we could get along because we are both Warriors fans and I told you to go take a flying FK?
Since that day you are going out of your way to come at me but you are a dumb ignorant kunt..
Sorry I hurt your feelings, not really though!”
Actually I was attempting to overlook your misgivings and appeal to a common ground, in order to appease my disdain for everything that you say. I foolishly thought that if you and I could relate on a similar level, I could actually stomach some of the things that you say.
It was definitely a mistake that I made, which I am unafraid to admit. But don’t get it twisted, my feelings are never hurt by someone that clearly has a lower level IQ than myself and absolutely nothing of value to contribute on a daily basis.
I will admit, you are such an easy target, you provide evidence of your ignorance several times daily. I feel sorry for anyone that is close to you. They are the ones that have to actually know you and how little you have to contribute in real life.
I will no longer pick on you and show you the err of your ways. I will let you hang yourself with your own words.
January 11th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
D, you Dog…..
January 11th, 2010 at 4:37 pm
Trade the bust DMAC for Wilfork!
January 11th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Zymurge Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
To all those that say the Raiders should go after Wilfork, take a look again at the first play from scrimmage in the Bal-NE playoff game. Wilfork gets absolutely punked and Rice runs right through the hole that he vacated. Pretty much the same thing that I hear Kelly and Warren crucified on here all the time. Doesn’t sound like an upgrade to me.
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At least Baltimore is a STRONG…READ THAT…STRONG running team.
The Raiders get housed on the ground week after freeking week.
Raider fans are a unique lot. We always love to celebrate and hype up terrible players….then when such superstars (read Terdell Sands, Stuart Schweigart and others) get cut…they suddenly find themselves out of the league.
My guess is if and when Kelly and/or Warren get released, you WILL NOT FIND THEM STARTING ANYWHERE!
January 11th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
The Raiders would be FORTUNATE to get Wilfork…Trade that #1 for him. Hell, #1 and #3 for all I care.
January 11th, 2010 at 4:42 pm
You can’t win when your lines get manhandled each week.
The lines make the skill players…not the other way around
January 11th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Al Davis,
Firing Cable and bringing in Gilbride or Fassell will NOT stop the Blackouts!
January 11th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
i think cable is safe we must have heard something by now!
January 11th, 2010 at 4:45 pm
I mean, some of you are actually worried about re-signing Gradkowski. Even giving him a long-term contract…LOL
Gradkowski is not going anywhere. Give him a 1-yr tender and wait and see
January 11th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Anyone see how the Jets and Ravens protected their young QBs….not saying that JaDavis is capable of getting anywhere close to those guys…but perhaps a little more focus on the running game when the passing game is struggling might have been a good idea.
Hence, why Cable’s job should be in jeapordy.
Of course the RAiders need a new GM…but we all know that’s not happening
January 11th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
They Ran the ball.
January 11th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
CaptainBlack Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
D, you Dog…..
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Dont give me that high and mighty Cap u were there too!
January 11th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Trade DMAC for a new post!
January 11th, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Cable problem was that he tried to please Al Davis too much.
I had an argument with that idiot Captain Black yesterday about the great Raider teams of the past and their M.O.
The only time when they passed more than they ran was 63-65′ when Al Davis was Coaching.
Al Davis trying to make a name for himself by appropriating Sid Gillman’s game.
January 11th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Cable’s problem was that he tried to please Al Davis too much.
I had an argument with that idiot Captain Black yesterday about the great Raider teams of the past and their M.O.
The only time when they passed more than they ran was 63-65′ when Al Davis was Coaching.
2009, 485 passing attempts, 410 Rushing attempts.
With 2 rookie WR’s.
But Al Davis is such a chickenshyt, he’ll throw his puppet under the bus.
January 11th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
When Davis had his other puppet, Art Shell in 06′ They were pass happy again
483 pass attempts
394 rush attempts
and all the sacks.
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rai/2006.htm
January 11th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
Good work on the research last night Kool, I did see it.
What’s with Al and his pass-happiness? Revisions of Sid Gillman?
If you have a GREAT QB you can pass more. We don’t even have GOOD QB’s.
January 11th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
What’s with Al and his pass-happiness? Revisions of Sid Gillman?
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Vegas,
Married to ideology. You feeling me?
January 11th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
KK
Al Davis trying to make a name for himself by appropriating Sid Gillman’s game.
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TRYING?!
3 super bowl titles later…
Yeah, its been faaaar too long since we’ve been competetive but c’mon, seriously….
January 11th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Excellent statistics Kell.
I agree with you 100% concerning Al Davis’ buffoonery for the last 25 years. Completely and totally unacceptable performance.
With that said, I don’t like Tom Cable’s coaching style. The marginalization of Michael Bush is unforgiveable to me. Bush can be a 1200 yard back and can catch the ball. Yet Cable CLEARLY played favorites with mediocre Justin Fargas. Fargas is a backup running back.
I know what this team is all about in Oakland with Davis calling the shots the way he does. But I am hoping, and that’s all we have, that a competent coach can at least get some of the right players on the field. Namely Michael Bush. He is the key to this team being competitive. We can’t pass…and that likely doesn’t change next year and DMAC/Fargas are plodding running backs.
Feed Bush, throw about 15x a game, and develop a run defense to keep the score manageable. Maybe we can be competitive in more games than not
January 11th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
Davis is not the only pro gilman off shoot. You van include the west coast offense as a shortened version of gilman’s scheme using more slants then vertical routes. Also the passing style spread / run and shoot are also derivatives of gilmans scheme. So for everyone that says Davis’s philosophies are behind the times, in actuality people are still trying to catch up with it….all over this league and in the college ranks.
January 11th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Anyone see how the Jets and Ravens protected their young QBs….not saying that JaDavis is capable of getting anywhere close to those guys…but perhaps a little more focus on the running game when the passing game is struggling might have been a good idea.
Hence, why Cable’s job should be in jeapordy.
Of course the RAiders need a new GM…but we all know that’s not happening
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You mean focus on the run game behind a line consisting of Morris, Satele, Carlisle and Green? Lot of injuries and scrubs on the field in case you forgot. Factor that in and consider Oakland probably was at the bottom of the pile in offensive plays ran and viola’.
Pretty sure DMC and Farg were injured this year too.
I think you’re right that there needs to be focus on the Raider ground game, but there needs to be some new line men next year.
January 11th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Trade DMAC for pass-happy revisions of Sid Gillman!
January 11th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Feed Bush, throw about 15x a game, and develop a run defense to keep the score manageable. Maybe we can be competitive in more games than not
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That should have been the mentality approaching the 2007 NFL Draft. Instead we take Jamarcus, Darren and DHB and Al has some goofy visions of becoming the Dan Fouts Chargers or something.
Set the franchise back years. In a business sense, they need to cut the fat and start over just like the way you see.
Bruce, Bush and some O-line help, with a 1st rounder on our Defensive front 7. I would be real happy with that, even if Cable is still the HC.
January 11th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
KoolKell Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Vegas,
Married to ideology. You feeling me?
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EEEWWW. In a seven word to post to another guy, KK mentions marriage and “feeling him”
January 11th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
KoolKell Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
When Davis had his other puppet, Art Shell in 06′ They were pass happy again
483 pass attempts
394 rush attempts
and all the sacks.
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rai/2006.htm
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Try not to be such and idiot.
The Raiders HAD to throw the ball more because they were BEHIND.
2009
410 rush 485 pass
January 11th, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Remember that good ole boy Bum Phillips, Coach of the Houston Oilers?
Talking about Don Shula, he said “He’ll take his’n and beat your’n. then he’ll take your’n and beat his’n.”
In other words you coach the players you have, don’t force an ideology on them. Teach them to do what they do best.
January 11th, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Charged Up For Superbowl Victory Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Adios fools! I have to go rock out with my band.
Charged up’s band is a village people tribute band.
January 11th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Just heard gilbride is considering taking the O coordinator job for the bears, if he’s willing to take a coordinators job for thye bears I don’t see why al wouldn’t consider offering gilbride the coordinators job here with the raiders keeping cable, killing to birds with one stone. This way the players and fans are kept happy and we have some continuity and al gets his play caller all in the same woo wop.
January 11th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
Are people anti gilman on this post? The pats dynasyty, the rams greatest show on turf, the walsh niners, the farve led packers, the tampa bucs super bowl run, the 09 saints, 09 vikings, and the two broncos superbowl winners. These are a few examples of the gilman /davis offense. Pretty damn good.
January 11th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
These are a few examples of the gilman /davis offense. Pretty damn good.
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LOL.
January 11th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
Try not to be such and idiot.
The Raiders HAD to throw the ball more because they were BEHIND.
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Nnamdi, are you going to show some common respect, or do I have to abuse your punk ass too?
January 11th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
Nnamdi…don’t sweat that intellectually challenged real estate pansie
January 11th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
I’m not against a pass-first offense if you have a great QB. No problem when Rich was throwing 40+ passes a game.
I am against Al trying to have Jamarcus and DHB play the role of Dan Fouts and Lance Alworth.
You have to play to your strengths. We have the worst run D. We should have started every game trying to stay close, play the field position and such.
Instead we dropping Jamarcus back in the shadow of his own goal posts throwing INT’s and fumbling. It was horrendous game management.
January 11th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
village people tribute band<—— Ha!
January 11th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Al Davis record as head coach was 16-9.
The Great Raider years were under Madden, and they pounded the ball, converted on 3rd down with Freddy B, and set up the long ball.
Bo Chimp, you wouldn’t know a damned thing about it.
January 11th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
# CaptainBlack Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Charged Up for Superbowl Victory Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
Captain Black, if you saw my mom, you would want to do her. She has a nice rack.
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And puzzy, too
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Richochet: You tried to get banned again, OakGlenn?
Why is it every time the meekest of the meek, the weakest of the weak, and the true cotton balls of the board get slapped down, they believe getting banned saves face?
It doesn’t.
Just makes you look pathetic.
HEY..I know…”how can someone tell when you’re not looking pathetic”? They can’t.
Doesn’t mean you have to try and perfect the fine art..does it?
January 11th, 2010 at 5:43 pm
Winston Moss to be Raiders new HC????
January 11th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
Good Evening Raider Nation!
January 11th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Has any head coach of the Raiders, whether while as coach or afterward in the past 40 years, ever stated uncategorically that Al Davis game-planned the offensive side of the ball? I don’t recall ever hearing any such thing.
January 11th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Nnamdi21,
Part of the reason this team was always behind was because of turnovers and multiple 3 and outs….the Raiders needed to take a page out of Kiffin’s handbook and just pound the rock no matter what.
Sure, some games just won’t work out…especially if the defense is getting smashed….the Raiders should have been trying to smash the ball against the Broncos, Texans, Jets, Redskins, Chiefs, Chargers etc…
Listen…WE CAN’T PASS THE BALL. Al Davis hasn’t developed a decent QB in 40 years….it is what it is…like KoolKell is pointing out…this team is at its best when it focuses on the run and minimizes the passing attack.
Even if the O-Line is struggling…gotta keep running it.
Until Al Davis turns over drafting and hires real coaches…the above is the only chance this team has to win!
January 11th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
KoolKell Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Bo Chimp, you wouldn’t know a damned thing about it.
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More monkey/intelligence refernces Archie?
January 11th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
Who said it was Mr. Davis job to develop anything?
Mr. avis is in capable of developing anything because the game of NFL football has sailed past the 70’s long time ago…. If he can somehoe get ot of the time warp,
Hire a GM, and let the GM restructure the org like any
CEO would then we are talking. Otherwise we will continue to be 4-12, 5-11, 6-10 at best……
January 11th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Winston Moss
Assistant Head Coach/Inside Linebackers
11th NFL Season
Fourth Packers Season
Entering his 22nd season in the National Football League and fourth with the Packers, Winston Moss begins his third year in the role of assistant head coach with inside linebacker responsibilities for the first time in ‘09.
Named to the current post by Head Coach Mike McCarthy on Jan. 15, 2007, Moss impressed McCarthy with his leadership skills when the two worked together for five seasons in New Orleans and again in 2006 in Green Bay. The 43-year-old Moss continues to coach the linebackers as well, his original duty upon joining the Packers. His position responsibility was modified to inside linebackers this year with the switch to a 3-4 defense and the addition of outside linebackers coach Kevin Greene to the staff in 2009.
In 2008, with the addition of free-agent signee Brandon Chillar and the continued development of Desmond Bishop, Moss had his deepest linebacking corps in Green Bay to date, and it was needed when veteran Nick Barnett was lost for the season to a knee injury in Week 10. A.J. Hawk made a rather seamless transition to middle linebacker to fill Barnett’s spot, while Bishop and Chillar both contributed at Hawk’s former weak-side position.
The previous year, Moss helped Barnett continue his progression from steady performer to true team leader with a Pro Bowl-caliber year. Barnett was named second-team All-Pro after leading the Packers in tackles for the fourth time in five seasons and posting a career-high 3 sacks along with two interceptions and numerous big plays late in games.
Meanwhile, Moss continues to develop the talented Hawk, who earned All-Rookie honors in 2006 when he led the team with 155 tackles. He’s also overseen the maturation of Brady Poppinga through his conversion from a college defensive end into a solid strong-side linebacker, a responsibility that now falls to Greene in his new role.
Moss spent six seasons total with the Saints, where he also coached linebackers. Originally hired by the Saints in 2000 as defensive assistant/quality control, he was promoted to linebackers coach near the end of that season to replace John Bunting, who departed to become head coach at the University of North Carolina.
Moss began his coaching career in 1998 as a defensive quality control assistant for the Seattle Seahawks, the club where he played his final NFL season.
A veteran of 11 seasons and 155 NFL games (146 starts), the former linebacker played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1987-90) and the Los Angeles Raiders (1991-94), in addition to the Seahawks (1995-97). Over the course of his career, Moss recorded 768 tackles, 20 sacks and six interceptions, and recovered one fumble for a TD.
In 1993, when he led the Raiders in tackles on a team that advanced to the AFC Divisional playoffs, he earned the Ed Block Courage Award after a vote of his teammates. Moss also was a three-time defensive captain and received the 1996 NFL Players Association Unsung Hero Award while with the Seahawks.
A four-time letterman at the University of Miami (Fla.), he and current Packers scout Alonzo Highsmith helped the Hurricanes to the national championship after the 1983 season under Howard Schnellenberger.
As a prep, Moss attended Miami (Fla.) Southridge High School and was an all-state linebacker.
Born in Miami, Fla., Winston and his wife, Zoila, have three sons, Winston Jr., 15, Robert, 10, and Marcus, 7, and two daughters, Victoria, 14, and Isabella, 1. In his spare time, Moss enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf.
January 11th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Any vegas odds on Cables replacement?
January 11th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Hire Reggie Mckenzie as GM
Hire Winston Moss as HC
Fire Herrea, trask, taylor, and the janitor service at Alameda…..
Mr. Davis retire….
January 11th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/01/11/lt-creates-one-of-the-cheesiest-videos-ever/
too much!!
January 11th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Rayda23059 Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Any vegas odds on Cables replacement?
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Funny I went looking for it but could not find anything…
January 11th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
Why the moss talk?
January 11th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Why not?
January 11th, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Good point
January 11th, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Old new on what transpired last year…
http://www.bayareasportblog.com/2009/01/rob-ryan-leaves-for-browns-winston-moss.html
January 11th, 2010 at 6:14 pm
GM McKenzie
HC Moss
These two have a solid history as they both are with GB…..
Pilage the packers….
Wishful thinking as a new GM would go against the grain of illogical moves by Mr. Davis…..
January 11th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
from PFT
Per a league source, Davis currently consults with senior executive John Herrera, director of college scouting Jon Kingdon, and general counsel Jeff Birren. That trio primarily tells Davis what they think Davis wants to hear. So if Davis wants to fire Cable, they’ll support it. And if Davis doesn’t want to fire Cable, they’ll support it.
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January 11th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
I think Moss was just a perfunctory Rooney rule interviewee, like Lofton before him.
Speaking of Lofton, I heard him do commentary on Westwood One radio yesterday – glad we didn’t hire him for HC. Seemed mechanical and passion-less.
January 11th, 2010 at 6:17 pm
What a dud of a day.
I thought we would get somewhere today. Instead we get a few words from the philosopher John Herrera.
January 11th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Florida Pete Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
from PFT
Per a league source, Davis currently consults with senior executive John Herrera, director of college scouting Jon Kingdon…
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Jon Kingdon = Dakota. DMAC = bust.
January 11th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
# KoolKell Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Al Davis,
Firing Cable and bringing in Gilbride or Fassell will NOT stop the Blackouts!
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True!
January 11th, 2010 at 6:19 pm
senior executive John Herrera, director of college scouting Jon Kingdon, and general counsel Jeff Birren. That trio
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Needs to be fired period…. Jon Kingdon the man behind the DHB pick…. Mr. Davis Should fire him….
January 11th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Didn’t GB deny him the opportunity to be the dc? Funny how my mind works, again, different coaches start to seem like they might turn this thing around. I remember thinking that about Shanahan when he replaced Flores. I am a lot more cynical now
January 11th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Florida Pete Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
from PFT
Per a league source, Davis currently consults with senior executive John Herrera, director of college scouting Jon Kingdon, and general counsel Jeff Birren. That trio primarily tells Davis what they think Davis wants to hear. So if Davis wants to fire Cable, they’ll support it. And if Davis doesn’t want to fire Cable, they’ll support it.
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Yep….just Al Davis’ cronies trying to keep their NFL job, since they wouldn’t work for any other NFL team.
January 11th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
I think Moss was just a perfunctory Rooney rule interviewee, like Lofton before him.
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I am not so sure about that. He would have made a way better coach than tom cable, he is the kinda coach that will kick a guys A$$ if he gets out of line….
January 11th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Like Singletary? I already see the shine tarnishing on that guy.
January 11th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
We need a GM first…. Let the GM work out how he runs the ORG….. First order of business after Mr. Davis retires is to get all the information from the lackeys,
yes men, and hangers on then fire them all…..
January 11th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
Raider guy Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Like Singletary? I already see the shine tarnishing on that guy.
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Just like singletary… He needs a real OCO niners will make the playoffs way before we will. sigletary needs to back off the OCO, they should have kept martz IMHO…
January 11th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
EEEWWW. In a seven word to post to another guy, KK mentions marriage and “feeling him”
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STFU with your stupid insecure shyt. Is anal sex the only thing on your pea brain?
January 11th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
Vegas, your right “dud of a day”!
This day was anticipated by many with little result!
January 11th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
This is why these cronies of Al’s do all they can to please the old man.
If a REAL GM/Personnel Man is hired with a REAL HC like Harbaugh, then Herrera, Kingdon, Birren know damn well, they are all FIRED!
January 11th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
I disagree Thec. At best, Lofton comes across like Dungy. More of an intellectual ass kicker, while this team needed a firm leader.
Cable has, if nothing else, change the “stupidest team” attitude. Now we just have the stupidest upper management.
January 11th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Jon Kingdon…….ROFLMAO…… what a waste….
Mr. Davis if you fire anyone fire these bootlick yes men that surround you….
January 11th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
KK, please stop posting things that make mature people cringe. OK?
January 11th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Moss is a bit of a stretch. Al will need to make a big splash (on several fronts) to fill the seats.
January 11th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Exactly, Herrera is doing his best to discourage Al from hiring a GM.
January 11th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
We must be the stupidest team in America!!!
January 11th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 6:26 pm
I disagree Thec. At best, Lofton comes across like Dungy. More of an intellectual ass kicker, while this team needed a firm leader.
Cable has, if nothing else, change the “stupidest team” attitude. Now we just have the stupidest upper management.
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Bo i didnt make a cooment about lofton….
January 11th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
Maybe Jon Kingdon is Carol Davis’ astrologer. Kind of a Nancy Reagan type situation.
“I see powerful opportunities in the DHB constellation Mr. Davis”
January 11th, 2010 at 6:32 pm
I thought Whorerra was the GM
January 11th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
Oh. Moss, I get it. LOL.
January 11th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
The Raider puzsle is simple
GM
HC
Clean house…..
out
January 11th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
how many coaches can one hire before it works out? we are due!
January 11th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
KK, please stop posting things that make mature people cringe.
January 11th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Those Eagles and Bengals fans are crazy. Calling out their QBs like that. I would be overjoyed if the Raiders could get Palmer or McNabb. Period…after watching some of the worst QB play in NFL history in each of the last 7 years……….having a Palmer or McNabb would actually make watching Raider football somewhat enjoyable again.
Tell those Bengal or Eagle fans to walk a mile in our collective shoes.
WE have to worst offense in modern football history
An incompetent head coach
Clueless front office
and a roster littered with holes, gaps and problems
January 11th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
.having a Palmer or McNabb would actually make watching Raider football somewhat enjoyable again.
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Unless they were put in the Al Davis, Bed & Breakfast offense, 7 step straight drop offense.
January 11th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
We are the modern bengals of about ten years ago. Remember how bad those teams were? how bad the drafts? how bad the front office? That is us now.
January 11th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
And you know this how? They told you at the Barbershop?
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# KoolKell Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Exactly, Herrera is doing his best to discourage Al from hiring a GM.
January 11th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Leave it to Al Davis to screw with the media yet again. Lift the dark cloud Al …. There is enough going on in the sporting world… It’s not big head lines any more when the RAIDERS fire a coach! Yeah, Cable probably should be fired but who do think Al will hire? Cable was in way over his head… Probably the worst play call ever. Poor utilization of skill sets. M. Bush consistantley left him 3rd and something manageable yet constantly it was low pecentage throws down the field with an o line that had qb’s running for thier life.
This team has talent at skill positions it just has too many of Al ‘ s pet projects.
January 11th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
KoolKell Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
.having a Palmer or McNabb would actually make watching Raider football somewhat enjoyable again.
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Unless they were put in the Al Davis, Bed & Breakfast offense, 7 step straight drop offense.
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True, but SD is winning with a 7 step drop (Norvelle) system. Rivers is an ass, but does have game.
January 11th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
KoolKell has no clue the economy is in the tank but he knows what John Herrera is doing behind closed doors in Alameda.
Ok KoolKell..
January 11th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
I wonder what willie brown and jim otto are saying to al. They have to have some perspective that they can or have shared with al.
January 11th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Brownstains
I guess this economy is hurting you real bad, eh? lol.
Cant you go collect some bottles or something?
January 11th, 2010 at 7:04 pm
I don’t think it’s about what is said to Al, but more what is listened to.
January 11th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
No I just like making a fool of you..
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# KoolKell Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
Brownstains
I guess this economy is hurting you real bad, eh? lol.
Cant you go collect some bottles or something?
January 11th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
But when people are putting up billboards and newspaper ads and seven years of garbage on the field, doesn’t it seem like a time for one of those guys to talk to al…an intervention?
January 11th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
Mistabrown Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
No I just like making a fool of you..
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Making a fool of ME, really? lol.
January 11th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Al is desperate right now. I do think that he confides in madden. maybe its wishful thinking but if they are friends like so many reports would lead you to believe, then maybe a big change is coming.
January 11th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Its not much work..
# KoolKell Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 7:08 pm
Making a fool of ME, really? lol.
January 11th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
Raider Guy Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 7:06 pm
But when people are putting up billboards and newspaper ads and seven years of garbage on the field, doesn’t it seem like a time for one of those guys to talk to al…an intervention?
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Jerry & David make it sem like his inner-circle is getting smaller and smaller. Of course that’s natural when your 80 years old, and can’t get around.
January 11th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
As a matter of fact, I heard that madden was saying that he thought al needed to hire some gm type in an interview a while ago. Something like “I think even al knows it is time to hire someone…”
January 11th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Kell, or you keep alienating more and more people
January 11th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
like he has with the fans
January 11th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Raider Guy Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 7:18 pm
like he has with the fans
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This is something new for Al Davis, the fans are not having it anymore. He’s being openly questioned. They had the lowest attendance in the league this year. Only the home opener sold out, barely. 7 straight blackouts.
AND, look for the Opener to be blackout next year, UNLESS CREDIBLE change is perceived by the fans. Period. I think even he has to acknowledge that.
January 11th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
I completely agree. That is why making cable makes sense on one hand, but in the bigger picture, AL has to do something bigger than that to right this thing.
January 11th, 2010 at 7:30 pm
The usual Al Davis off-season Dog n’ Pony show will not fly this time. Hiring another Head Coach off the scrap heap, and a flashy FA signing, etc. Is no longer credible. Been doing that for the last 7 years to no avail.
The line has been crossed, the billboards are up, the ads are out, and the tickets are still in the office.
January 11th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Do you remember that “fire that burns brightest is the fire to win” speech he made? I love that he isn’t a bill biwell who never cared about winning but making money. But if that fire is real then EVERYONE has to take a look at what has been going on. Six coaches, all those qbs, coordinators, free agents, drafts. THis is all on Al and no objective observer could argue.
January 11th, 2010 at 7:39 pm
KK is the village idiot.
# Raider guy Says:
January 11th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Kell, or you keep alienating more and more people
January 11th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
I was in the bay area last weds on business…Saw the billboard, it was and is a work of art…..
Speaks volumes as to the plight of this once great franchise…..
My favorite team, and the best NFL team ever the 76′ raiders…… But those days are long gone,
Mr. Davis needs to hire a GM and step aside….
Look at who you take information from jon kingdon…
He should hve ben fired during the draft when we took
DHB… Acually he should have been fired for the last several years of draft picks… worst personnel dept in the NFL worst GM, worst Head coach zero OCO…..
January 11th, 2010 at 7:42 pm
I’ve always appreciated the fact that Davis was not a Bidwell type, only interested in profit.
It’s just that his time has passed, simple as that.
I don’t have a problem with him as Owner. Just General Manager.
Actually, as Owner he’s been unable to secure a new stadium for decades. Alienated every municipality on the West Coast.
And quite frankly, he never did it all by himself when the Raiders were great. Ron Wolf, John Madden.
January 11th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
New post!
January 11th, 2010 at 7:44 pm
This is on Mr. Davis and his minions herrera trask taylor kingdon…lol and that other boot lick jeff birren….