And then there was one . . .
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Thursday, January 13th, 2011 at 2:39 pm in Oakland Raiders.
The Denver Broncos named John Fox as their head coach Thursday, leaving the Raiders as the only team in the NFL without a head coach officially in place.
In contrast to the Broncos, who actually updated prospective candidates who went through the interview process through Twitter updates through new exec John Elway, the Raiders have made no public comment other than senior executive John Herrera’s declaration that “We have begun the process.”
The Raiders will not confirm whether that process has included an actual candidate for head coach, or if that candidate is Hue Jackson _ considered the heavy favorite to ascend to the position.
With no other NFL head coaching jobs available, owner Al Davis can wait as long as he wishes to actually name Jackson, given he is already under contract as offensive coordinator and is already in all likelihood the acting head coach.
This week Davis has been going through the process of staff evaluations, and there have been no changes on the team’s coaching roster on its Web site.
A couple notes:
– According to an item in the San Diego Union-Tribune, cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha is on the radar of the San Diego Chargers. Coach Norv Turner is a big Asomugha fan, lauding his skill level, work ethic and skill twice every year on conference calls with Bay Area media.
Should Asomugha (and other unrestricted free agents) sign elsewhere, the Raiders could be in line for compensatory selections in the 2012 draft. That would depend on how many free agents the Raiders actually lost, whether they signed any themselves, and if the same provisions are included in a new collective bargaining agreement.
– Stanford also got its head coach in line before the Raiders, and it’s David Shaw, an assistant coach in Oakland from 1998-2001.
Shaw was Jon Gruden’s offensive quality control coach in Philadelphia and joined him with the Raiders. He was also an assistant with the Baltimore Ravens from 2002 through 2005.
David Shaw was in the awkward position of working for the Raiders at the same time as his father, defensive coordinator Willie Shaw, when the elder Shaw was fired following the 1999 season.
– Wow. The South.
It might be time for Tennessee to get over Lane Kiffin, based on his Deadspin.com item.
No word on whether the Raiders will be dispatching anyone to represent the organization at “Shoot Lane Kiffin’s Bobblehead Day.”
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January 13th, 2011 at 2:41 pm
Does it matter? Coach Davis coaches the Raiders.
January 13th, 2011 at 2:46 pm
C’mon RRS,
You’re getting silly now. Fox is a respected coach in this league. You may not think highly of him but the league and his peers do. Those are facts.
Personally, I think Al’s dysfunctional mgmt system is no longer going to work and will not bring us another SB anytime soon.
John Fox left us in 1995 and 2 years later we hit rock bottom in the league for defense in 1997.
Willie Shaw came in and turned aroudn that disastrous 1997 D and made them respectable, Al Davis fired him there after because Al needed someone who will run Al’s system.
January 13th, 2011 at 2:47 pm
For $2.5 million a year I would take this job and do exactly what Mr. Al Davis told me to do, and say everything Mr. Al Davis wanted me to say, and take the fall at the end of year two for his shortcomings.
Then add a sweet addition to the shop!
January 13th, 2011 at 2:48 pm
John Fox is the new head coach of the Broncos. JOHN FOX?? ROTFLMFAO!! Man of man has Denver fallen to new lows. Pencil the Raiders in for more wins against Denver.
January 13th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
Hue Jackson
Rob Ryan
Perry Fewell
Brian Billick
Jim Fassel
Kevin Gilbride
Denny Green
Winston Moss
Josh McDaniels
Brad Childress
Norm Chow
Jeff Jagodzinski
Pick one and let’s go 4-12. yippee!!
January 13th, 2011 at 2:50 pm
man, KiffinRaider must be putting little Groucho moustaches on all his Kiffin dolls just in case there are any Tennessee fans lurking about his neighborhood.
January 13th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
5.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
Hue Jackson
Rob Ryan
Perry Fewell
Brian Billick
Jim Fassel
Kevin Gilbride
Denny Green
Winston Moss
Josh McDaniels
Brad Childress
Norm Chow
Jeff Jagodzinski
Pick one and let’s go 4-12. yippee!!
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Are you implying that Cable would not go 4-12 too? That none of those guys on that list are capable of matching Cable’s coaching prowess?
LMFAO
January 13th, 2011 at 2:54 pm
Raiders have functional parts on both offensive and defensive lines. Got a good start right there for whoever sits in the HC chair.
January 13th, 2011 at 2:56 pm
Are you implying that Cable would not go 4-12 too? That none of those guys on that list are capable of matching Cable’s coaching prowess?
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the Raiders have 27 free agents and I’m willing to bet 25 of them would be willing to return with Cable in Year #3 as HC after going 8-8 and sweeping the AFC West
we don’t need an egghead OC to also serve as HC to be respectable or get more wins. This team is sick of the coaching turnover. Any momentum we did have rolling into next year was squashed when Al’s pet dinosaur ate the caveman
January 13th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
Dakota, I totally and emphatically agree.
I watch CNN/HN to see Robin Meade, it’s sad though that that rock on her left hand is nearly as bright as her smile and as almost as huge as her br…..
Meagan Kelley is nearly as goergeous as Robin Meade, kind of like comparing Jessica to Jessica.
January 13th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
Mr. Asomugha might still choose the Raiders, but it will most definately depend on two things: 1) $$$$ and 2) who Al signs as the Raiders head coach; a third possibility would be if he also resigns Mr. Seymour for more than one year.
January 13th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Oh yeah, Megen Kelly is very nice. Verrrry nice.
January 13th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Cable will not be the HC of the Raiders, again get over it.
I have a better chance of sky diving with Ms. Meade than Cable returning as Raiders’ HC.
January 13th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
Retro,
you think Nnamdi resigns with Oakland after Al names Hue Jax the HC and offers him 3 years $51 million ???
January 13th, 2011 at 3:03 pm
9.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 2:56 pm
Are you implying that Cable would not go 4-12 too? That none of those guys on that list are capable of matching Cable’s coaching prowess?
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the Raiders have 27 free agents and I’m willing to bet 25 of them would be willing to return with Cable in Year #3 as HC after going 8-8 and sweeping the AFC West
we don’t need an egghead OC to also serve as HC to be respectable or get more wins. This team is sick of the coaching turnover. Any momentum we did have rolling into next year was squashed when Al’s pet dinosaur ate the caveman
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I think you will be pleasantly surprised at the number of players willing to come back with the right contract, no matter who the coach is. I can only think of one very good player Al lost to free agency….Charles Woodson, and I think Al kind of gave up on him. As much as I dislike him, Al usually keeps the guys he wants on the team.
January 13th, 2011 at 3:03 pm
of the 25-27 FA, Raiders will resign at least half.
of the twelve in order of importance:
Asomugha
Seymour
Wimbley (if FA)
Bush
Huff
Miller
Satele
Cartwright
Gallery
Loper or Barnes
Howard
January 13th, 2011 at 3:05 pm
After reducing my cable bills, I have learned to really appreciate PBS News Hour. There aint no screaming and a repub and a dem can actually sit and have a civilized conversation each nite. Oh and the tough question do get asked and the host does wait for the answer…unlike MSNBC and Faux News.
January 13th, 2011 at 3:07 pm
I think you will be pleasantly surprised at the number of players willing to come back with the right contract,
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Sure, players playing for the money and not for history.
January 13th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
Let aso go of he demands too much money….re-sign Routt, sign Cromartie or Joseph at CB and Champ Bailey at FS. We could sign both for the price that Aso would have cost this year had his contract not voided. We could then let huff walk use the money we save and make a hard push at V-Jax or sign and trade huff for Ochocinco.
January 13th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
BornInOakland Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 2:48 pm
John Fox is the new head coach of the Broncos. JOHN FOX?? ROTFLMFAO!! Man of man has Denver fallen to new lows. Pencil the Raiders in for more wins against Denver.
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hahahahahahaha….Yep….
January 13th, 2011 at 3:12 pm
aig, check your setup you should be good….
January 13th, 2011 at 3:12 pm
Dakota Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 2:47 pm
For $2.5 million a year I would take this job and do exactly what Mr. Al Davis told me to do, and say everything Mr. Al Davis wanted me to say, and take the fall at the end of year two for his shortcomings.
Then add a sweet addition to the shop!
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With your track record, do you think you would get run for going 9-7?
January 13th, 2011 at 3:13 pm
Seymour, wimbley, satele, bush, barnes, miller, and cartwright will definitely be back…also I beleive moss will return
January 13th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Sure, players playing for the money and not for history.
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you could make this case for most football players…
How many players will turn down a GREAT contract to play for a potential winner?
January 13th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
Doesn’t John fox run a 4-3, isn’t Denver’s best defensive player a rush LB in a 3-4??? These guys are idiots.
January 13th, 2011 at 3:16 pm
22.Thec07 Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 3:12 pm
Dakota Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 2:47 pm
For $2.5 million a year I would take this job and do exactly what Mr. Al Davis told me to do, and say everything Mr. Al Davis wanted me to say, and take the fall at the end of year two for his shortcomings.
Then add a sweet addition to the shop!
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With your track record, do you think you would get run for going 9-7?
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I convinced Al to draft McFadden….so I might get another year if I go 9-7 lol.
January 13th, 2011 at 3:18 pm
You know, there is nothing quite as exciting as this time time of year in Raiderland. Football games are winding down, we fans are already thinking about our upcoming withdrawls, but we can always count on some suspense and secrecy from the Raiders to fill the void as football season slitheringly slips from our clinging fingers.
January 13th, 2011 at 3:21 pm
Dakota Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 3:16 pm
22.Thec07 Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 3:12 pm
Dakota Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 2:47 pm
For $2.5 million a year I would take this job and do exactly what Mr. Al Davis told me to do, and say everything Mr. Al Davis wanted me to say, and take the fall at the end of year two for his shortcomings.
Then add a sweet addition to the shop!
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With your track record, do you think you would get run for going 9-7?
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I convinced Al to draft McFadden….so I might get another year if I go 9-7 lol.
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That pic is worth another year. You must be part of the “other forces” team….
January 13th, 2011 at 3:22 pm
severeraiderz Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
Doesn’t John fox run a 4-3, isn’t Denver’s best defensive player a rush LB in a 3-4??? These guys are idiots.
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hhahahaaahahahahaha….It is going to be interesting what dever can put togather…lol
January 13th, 2011 at 3:26 pm
for career stats junkies
http://pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_yds_career.htm?redir
who knew JaSoup more’n Orton and Rodgers?
who knew Jim Everett more’n Brady?
who knew Steve DeBerg more’n Hadl and Tittle and Aikman and SYoung and Jurgensen and Warner and Snead?
who knew Stabler more’n Namath?
who knew Jaworski more’n Bradshaw?
who knew Harbaugh more’n Plunkett?
fascinating.
January 13th, 2011 at 3:29 pm
Assuming the CBA is not renewed before March 4, and negotiations become contentious (decertification and/or scabs); I gotta think the 2011 draft will be Al’s craziest yet. I predict we enter the draft with no ‘named’ head coach, no salary cap, and absolute control by Al in making the picks. Considering that some of the smaller market teams may have little interest in actually paying some of the early round players, trades might get interesting.
January 13th, 2011 at 3:34 pm
BartBridge,
draft day
DB
DB
OL
DB
OL
DL
piece of cake
January 13th, 2011 at 3:34 pm
wtf is pat shurmur?
January 13th, 2011 at 3:37 pm
Al is gonna do some crazy stuff this year….
January 13th, 2011 at 3:46 pm
Greg Biekert should be the next HC.
kmitmnt to xlns.
January 13th, 2011 at 3:47 pm
When Al names himself coach, he’ll obviously become the 1st head coach to coach the season from upstairs.
The only intriguing question becomes: Will Herrera be the one up in the box next to Al barking the play-calls into the headset, or will he be down on the sidelines as the official “butt slapper” or “face-mask grabbing screamer” depending on the situation?
And can he do that job while STILL bringing Al his snacks and stat-sheets?
January 13th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
How about we bring in Mangini? He is from the Belicheck tree which Al liked him enough to consider him until he hired Gruden. Plus after Belicheck was fired in Cleveland he got the job with the Patriots and has been a huge success since.
January 13th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
Doesn’t it seem like the AFC West hatred of one another is good ol fashioned hate?
AFC North and AFC East players are looking to get jobs as comedians after their playing days are over.
Although, I must say the Wes Welker foot thing is hilarious.
January 13th, 2011 at 3:53 pm
How about we bring in Mangini?
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We dont…
January 13th, 2011 at 3:56 pm
32.M Lonetree Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 3:34 pm
BartBridge,
draft day
DB
DB
OL
DB
OL
DL
piece of cake
^^^^^^^
Taking that many DB’s especially that early would be stupid.
Rather have OL,OLB,DT,RB
January 13th, 2011 at 3:57 pm
I expect the “Other Forces” to step in again…
Look to have another solid Draft this year…
Look for 95% of our FA’s to resign….
Also Look for the NATION to sign a few suprises….
January 13th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
Rather have OL,OLB,DT,RB
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Solid…. change the RB to DL or OL.
January 13th, 2011 at 4:02 pm
# Dakota Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
5.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
Hue Jackson
Rob Ryan
Perry Fewell
Brian Billick
Jim Fassel
Kevin Gilbride
Denny Green
Winston Moss
Josh McDaniels
Brad Childress
Norm Chow
Jeff Jagodzinski
Pick one and let’s go 4-12. yippee!!
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Are you implying that Cable would not go 4-12 too? That none of those guys on that list are capable of matching Cable’s coaching prowess?
LMFAO
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Well considering that Cable went 8-8 this season, with more continuity between players and coaches, as well as another A grade draft and some smart free agent signings, I think it is logical to think that Cable would do better than 4-12.
Sheesh.
January 13th, 2011 at 4:02 pm
Lonetree’s point was that Al would be running the draft,
ergo, that’s a perfect draft for the future greatness of da raihdus.
January 13th, 2011 at 4:05 pm
back to politics I see….
January 13th, 2011 at 4:07 pm
relax everybody the nfl season isn’t even done and people are panicking . yes we have a lot of key free agent. none have said that they will not be back it’s all speculation. namdi did not say he was leaving that is also speculation .let’s let this thing play itself out. we might be able to get back some of our free agents at a cheaper price, and maybe just maybe al surprises us with a big name free agent preferably vincent jackson. let’s see how it shakes out
January 13th, 2011 at 4:07 pm
Armchair, you forgot about…
other teams improving also,
us being unlikely to sweep the division again (just almost never happens once, let alone twice in a row),
playing the Patriots, Jets, Packers, Bears, and Vikings instead of the Rams, Cardinals, Seahawks, 49ers, and Texans,
still having Campbell as our twice-a-year benched QB,
and still playing man-to-man defense and giving up 150 rushing yards a game because of it.
Oh, and don’t forget that little thing about many of our best players being free agents, while we already have the top payroll in the league.
I was thinking 7-9 TOPS next year regardless who our HC is, unless we change QBs.
January 13th, 2011 at 4:07 pm
And on that note, Dakota, just what are “basic services”?
Oh, this is easy. All of the services hat YOU will draw from, right?
January 13th, 2011 at 4:08 pm
# Silver-and-black666 Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 4:05 pm
back to politics I see….
…………
Responding to comments directed at me earlier. You’ll live.
January 13th, 2011 at 4:09 pm
If you guys haven’t yet read about the Wes Welker “foot” media interview, you’re missing out.
January 13th, 2011 at 4:11 pm
So Josh McDaniels is still available, my guess is he is our next OC
January 13th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
666, you were discussing politics earlier too, just saw one of your comments.
January 13th, 2011 at 4:14 pm
http://deadspin.com/5732917/
January 13th, 2011 at 4:17 pm
La Milicia Negra Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 4:11 pm
So Josh McDaniels is still available, my guess is he is our next OC
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hahhahahaha…Can he handle Hue calling plays?
January 13th, 2011 at 4:17 pm
You guys be careful, this blog is heavy into censorship…
January 13th, 2011 at 4:18 pm
“So Called”
January 13th, 2011 at 4:20 pm
Question, did anyone on this blog really think Harbaugh was coming to the NATION?
January 13th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
Al Davis is pathetic. He fired Cable thinking Harbaugh would be all thrilled to come here. What a failure.
January 13th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
Thec..
I dont think Al cares about what he can handle… I actually think Al is a Josh guy. Hue might not be, but Cable didnt have anything to say about the Hue deal…
January 13th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
# Thec07 Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 4:20 pm
Question, did anyone on this blog really think Harbaugh was coming to the NATION?
………….
Al did.
January 13th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
chad johnson for a fifth rounder come on al do it
January 13th, 2011 at 4:24 pm
# Thec07 Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 4:20 pm
Question, did anyone on this blog really think Harbaugh was coming to the NATION?
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heck yeah, I think 80-90% here was totally sure, me not so much, mostly because Al never gets the A-list guy..
and 5mio for a guy that never been a coach in the nfl is crazy, and Al may throw money away, but its never after coaches…
January 13th, 2011 at 4:32 pm
well its late here, Im going to bed..
take care guys..
January 13th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
If Thec knew all along Harbaugh wouldn’t come here it’s only because Thec’s smart enough to know that someone who wants to win like Jim Harbaugh would never work for an insane owner who’s destined to lose, like Al Davis. Is that what you’re telling us, Thec? Because that’s the truth. All your inside knowledge noted.
January 13th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
i thought it was going to be Jackson from the get-go…
no-one else, at this juncture, makes sense…
unless you want to blow it up and start over…
January 13th, 2011 at 4:35 pm
Al’s a semi-pro. LOL.
January 13th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
All the Zodiacs signs changed
January 13th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
La Milicia Negra Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 4:21 pm
Thec..
I dont think Al cares about what he can handle… I actually think Al is a Josh guy. Hue might not be, but Cable didnt have anything to say about the Hue deal…
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Good point
January 13th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Jackson doesn’t make sense, either. Might as well have kept Cable if he’s going to go the sock puppet route again. He’s treating Cable like Art Shell. Cable 8-8. Shell 2-14. That’s fine, if you get a real coach. If not, it just doesn’t make sense.
January 13th, 2011 at 4:41 pm
La Milicia Negra Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 4:24 pm
# Thec07 Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 4:20 pm
Question, did anyone on this blog really think Harbaugh was coming to the NATION?
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heck yeah, I think 80-90% here was totally sure, me not so much, mostly because Al never gets the A-list guy..
and 5mio for a guy that never been a coach in the nfl is crazy, and Al may throw money away, but its never after coaches…
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No way in the Hell anyone should have thought that H was coing here. Mr. Davis picks your DCO, and OCO….
zero control where it needs to be… Mr. Davis would have anteed up the money however, the control no way man…
January 13th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 4:35 pm
Al’s a semi-pro. LOL.
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hahahahahahahahaha…
January 13th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
Florida Pete Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
i thought it was going to be Jackson from the get-go…
no-one else, at this juncture, makes sense…
unless you want to blow it up and start over…
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Yep, Yep, and Yep…
January 13th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
If Al pulls one on us I am not renewing my season ticket package.
January 13th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
La Milicia Negra Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 4:32 pm
well its late here, Im going to bed..
take care guys..
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Be good man….
January 13th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
I know I post politcs too MR I was just saying
January 13th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Cable’s Raiders would be Shell’s Raiders 85-0. Yet Al treats them both the same. Don’t think coaches like Harbaugh don’t notice.
January 13th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Cable’s Raiders would “beat” Shell’s Raiders 85-0, I meant.
January 13th, 2011 at 4:45 pm
Cables Raiders would also beat Grudens Raiders..lol
January 13th, 2011 at 4:46 pm
Cables Raiders would also beat Grudens Raiders
9 out of 10 times….lol
January 13th, 2011 at 4:47 pm
Gruden <——-Captain Overated…
January 13th, 2011 at 4:48 pm
if al does`nt hire hue jackson to change and run the offense cable would have went 4-12.besides when you have the best team in the division and you finish 3rd,somebody has too fall on the sword.
January 13th, 2011 at 4:49 pm
Well, I’ll tell you this, Gannon and Gruden could just trade the rest of the 2000 team for the ‘06 or ‘10 team and still beat any Raiders squad in the past 20 years 85-0.
January 13th, 2011 at 4:51 pm
Davis/Gruden/Gannon is the best system the Raiders have had since Wolf/Flores/Plunkett, and that’s up to today.
January 13th, 2011 at 4:52 pm
The Oakland Raiders,,,always the last team to hire a coach.
January 13th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Flores > Gruden
Madden > Gruden
Shell > Gruden
Cable > Gruden
January 13th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Gruden is the worst Raider coach ever….
January 13th, 2011 at 4:55 pm
Mike Waufle for Head Coach.
January 13th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
Priest could out coach gruden…
January 13th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
bigblackdeath29 Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 4:48 pm
if al does`nt hire hue jackson to change and run the offense cable would have went 4-12.besides when you have the best team in the division and you finish 3rd,somebody has too fall on the sword.
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Yep, too much angryness after the jacksonvile loss…
January 13th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
I will take the 2010 team against the dink of gannon all day…
January 13th, 2011 at 4:58 pm
Anyway going back to the shadows…..
ALL of you enjoy the rest of the day….
1 NATION….
January 13th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
al davis doesn’t care about us the fans how sad
January 13th, 2011 at 5:03 pm
Does anyone know if Gruden got Super Bowl rings for Dungy, Callahan and Robbins? They were his main contributors. Anyone?
January 13th, 2011 at 5:06 pm
PrettyRick,
exactly which GREAT coaches have gone off the board as franchises have purchased their new HCs? None. Harbaugh is the hot new chick on the block but has done nothing. The others? Rehires or retreads.
January 13th, 2011 at 5:09 pm
Thec07 Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 4:56 pm
bigblackdeath29 Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 4:48 pm
if al does`nt hire hue jackson to change and run the offense cable would have went 4-12.besides when you have the best team in the division and you finish 3rd,somebody has too fall on the sword.
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Yep, too much angryness after the jacksonvile loss
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if you paid 16 mil.a year for a corner and he is not on the field,replaced by a 7th round draft pick(the big nickle)no one could explain that.i would have angryness too.something tells me revis will not be leaving the field against the patriots for a rookie safety or brady will torch them.and the media would not let rex off the hook like they let cable off the hook.
January 13th, 2011 at 5:18 pm
92.da trinity Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
al davis doesn’t care about us the fans how sad
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tissue?
January 13th, 2011 at 5:22 pm
You can expect a coaching decision either tuesday or wednesday…John Marshall and the other assistants contracts expire on Tuesday..
January 13th, 2011 at 5:28 pm
Mooch just called the Raiders the most dysfunctional franchise in NFL.
Thought he was Al’s friend? LOL!
January 13th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
I just think it is SOOOOO funny that the Raiders are catching backlash for not extending Tom frickin Cable.
Has anyone else hired this guy as a HC or OC?
Good enough to be a Raider HC, but not good enough to bea HC or OC for another team??!!??
HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 13th, 2011 at 5:39 pm
Thec07 Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Sure, players playing for the money and not for history.
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you could make this case for most football players…
How many players will turn down a GREAT contract to play for a potential winner?
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Probably true, but the players who play for posterity….. they won’t.
Richard Seymour wouldn’t, Charles Woodson wouldn’t, Randy Moss wouldn’t.
I’m thinking Bush won’t, Gallery won’t……
January 13th, 2011 at 5:41 pm
J Hill Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
I just think it is SOOOOO funny that the Raiders are catching backlash for not extending Tom frickin Cable.
Has anyone else hired this guy as a HC or OC?
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Irrelevant.
January 13th, 2011 at 5:46 pm
J Hill Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
I just think it is SOOOOO funny that the Raiders are catching backlash for not extending Tom frickin Cable.
Has anyone else hired this guy as a HC or OC?
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The Raiders have the only NFL head coaching job left. Who’s beating their doors down?
January 13th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
I respect Al because he does things his way, he cares for his players and he gave guys chances when others wouldn’t with regards to race/gender/criminal history. He was an innovator and his bold moves worked and eventually others caught on. We no longer have schemes no one has seen or run effectively. Other teams now draft or sign talented guys who have questionable backgrounds. Other teams take chances on size/speed guys that may not be the best football players at the time. Yet our owner refuses to allow DC’s to use defensive schemes proven effective for other teams let alone allow them to use an innovative scheme making us more predictable and thereby putting us at a disadvantage. We are at a disadvantage coaching wise because of our owners refusal to pay high salaries for coaches and refusal to give coaches liberties they can excercise for other teams. So even we are or become as talented as the best teams in the league, can we win the superbowl with our coaching situation and defensive scheme?
January 13th, 2011 at 6:04 pm
no one will hire tom cable for anything except o-line coach.i`m not saying hue jackson is the greatest but with out his offense tom cable is 4-12 5-11 at best.
January 13th, 2011 at 6:06 pm
inonewordraider Says:
with that defensive scheme no.
January 13th, 2011 at 6:20 pm
If Seymour wasn’t tagged, he’d be out of here in a heartbeat, regardless of what Davis offered.
January 13th, 2011 at 6:26 pm
Aren’t we always the last to hire a new puppet?
January 13th, 2011 at 6:27 pm
# Florida Pete Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 5:18 pm
92.da trinity Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 4:59 pm
al davis doesn’t care about us the fans how sad
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tissue?
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Now, that’s how you treat the customer in a struggling economy and when ticket sales have been down for years. Only the Raiders. And, just so you know, anymore it’s not synonymous with winning.
January 13th, 2011 at 6:30 pm
inonewordraider Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
I respect Al because he does things his way
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So if a burglar in your home dances on the table before leaving, you’d respect him too? According to your logic, one should be respected merely for doing things their way.
January 13th, 2011 at 6:31 pm
106.KoolKell Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 6:20 pm
If Seymour wasn’t tagged, he’d be out of here in a heartbeat, regardless of what Davis offered.
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and if that was true he`d be on the radio like lechler.but he is not stupid and maybe he could get 45 mil for 3 years and make 1 int,19 tackles.
January 13th, 2011 at 6:39 pm
Surprise,Surprise,Surprise,Surprise
January 13th, 2011 at 6:45 pm
10.KoolKell Says:
January 12th, 2011 at 11:07 pm
Djohnnyg,
I don’t know why you people obsess so much about the Tim Kawakami’s of the world.
First of all, he damned sure knows more than you do, ok?
2nd, Al Davis and his stooges worry more about what somebody’s saying than win-losses.
Tim Kawakami, has about as much to do with the performances of the Raiders over the last 20 years, as I do.
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Obsessing? He’s the guy who devoted an entire article about what Al Davis is ’supposedly’ thinking and feeling. No one obsesses more about Al Davis than Kawakami, save for a couple posters here who shall remain nameless.
And you are wrong. I actually do know more than Kawakami which is no great accomplishment.
You seem very defensive about Tim Kawakami for some reason. Maybe because he supports your theory that Al Davis is responsible for anything that goes wrong with the world.
January 13th, 2011 at 6:50 pm
Al Davis isn’t responsible for everything that goes on in the world, he just sucks as an NFL owner.
January 13th, 2011 at 6:50 pm
Johnny, how’s that coaching situation? How’s the Harbaugh hunt? LOL.
January 13th, 2011 at 6:52 pm
86.Thec07 Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Gruden is the worst Raider coach ever….
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What? The guy went
8-8
10-6
12-4 (or 11-5?)
How is that worst ever? I’m guessing your kidding.
January 13th, 2011 at 6:53 pm
What Harbaugh Isnt Our Coach??????
January 13th, 2011 at 6:57 pm
114.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 6:50 pm
Johnny, how’s that coaching situation? How’s the Harbaugh hunt? LOL.
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Ask Kawakami he knows all of Al’s innermost thoughts, dreams and desires.
Yes the Harbaugh hunt. I think we can still steal him away.
January 13th, 2011 at 7:02 pm
Anyone that has ever seen my posts knows I am not an “Al is God” guy, I just don’t think we need to pile on with stuff. I’ve said it before that he does enuff stuff that is documented to criticize him for that anybody has to make stuff up.
Heck, I would defend anybody on this board if I thought they were being unfairly piled on.
That includes YOU, Kool Kell, and anybody else.
January 13th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
8.M Lonetree Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 2:54 pm
Raiders have functional parts on both offensive and defensive lines. Got a good start right there for whoever sits in the HC chair.
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D-line yes.
O-line.. not so much. Yes we do have enough to play a game, but not much else.
LT= No sure answer, but Veldheer looks like he should get better, but will he?? Too many yellow flags, must improve. Without Cable??
LG= could be the strongest posisition IF Gallery stays, but he will prob leave. So Loper is a below average LG, better as a back-up.
C= Sateleee below average most of the time, has moments of solid play. NO depth.
RG= CC is below average over the hill also. B. Campbell may be ok, but who knows he may also be a 4th round flop.
RT= Big Lagston Walker. Yes folks, your Oakland Raiders BEST O-line player. Above average run blocker, and average pass protector.
Khalif Barns may be our best bet to replace Gallery. I was told that is why he stuck on the roster last year. Heck, Barns may end up @ LT after all.
Mario Henderson could be the LG, could be a RT, could be gone.
Roy Schuening looks like he is ready to be a back-up G.
If Gallery stays, Valdheer gets better, B. Campbell is average RG, then yes we have some block NONE of these thing are great bets.
January 13th, 2011 at 7:06 pm
Mooch is just jealous that Al never tried to hire him.
January 13th, 2011 at 7:10 pm
January 13th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
djohnnyg Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 7:02 pm
I am not an “Al is God” guy
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Yes, you are.
January 13th, 2011 at 7:31 pm
Im more of a “RMR is God” guy
January 13th, 2011 at 7:36 pm
I crack myself up… I think the Delirium is kickin in
January 13th, 2011 at 7:39 pm
http://behindblondiepark.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/PurpleDrank.jpg
or the purp is kickin in
January 13th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
122.The Real MaddenRaider Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
djohnnyg Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 7:02 pm
I am not an “Al is God” guy
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Yes, you are.
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No one thinks of Al more than MR.
January 13th, 2011 at 7:43 pm
Where’d you find that picture of me????? I thought I had that taken off the internet
January 13th, 2011 at 7:44 pm
Harbaugh IS the coach of the Raiders. You guys just don’t know it yet.
January 13th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
I think Al will change his mind and say he NEVER really fired Cable in the first place he just had to let the contract expire before he could offer a new one that “made more sense”. It was his plan all along.
January 13th, 2011 at 7:55 pm
The only Al is God in here is me myself and I alright. I own the right to this term.
DJ, wouldnt that be something if he ends up bringing tC back and said he just wanted to give TC a chance to test the market!
January 13th, 2011 at 8:00 pm
130.aig-raiders Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 7:55 pm
The only Al is God in here is me myself and I alright. I own the right to this term.
DJ, wouldnt that be something if he ends up bringing tC back and said he just wanted to give TC a chance to test the market!
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Would anyone really be shocked if that did actually happen? All he was trying to do was give a loyal Raider an opportunity to spread his wings and pursue anything that would make him happy.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:00 pm
NFL Quarterback Rankings
If you were putting together a team today, who would you want as the leader of your franchise? I have listed from 32 to 1, my ranking of all of the NFL quarterbacks.
32. Vince Young – Titans. Head case. Doesn’t work at his craft. Not respected in the huddle. Doesn’t know the offense. Is this what you want from your franchise QB? I applaud ownership for keeping the coach and getting rid of the cancer!!
31. Jimmy Clausen – Panthers. Maybe too early to say, but when the team comes out and says they want Andrew Luck with the first pick in the 2011 NFL draft??????????
30. Tavaris Jackson – Vikings. Poor guy may never be given an honest chance due to the Favre debacle.
29. Derek Anderson – Cardinals. How do you follow a legend? Kurt Warner was a legend…… impossible to follow.
28. Chad Henne – Dolphins. Hard to succeed when ownership has no clue ( see recent coaching farce between Harbaugh an Sporano ).
27. Alex Smith – 49er’s. Really thought he was “the one” coming out of college. With the recent hiring of Jim Harbaugh, I will give him 1 more chance. If he doesn’t succeed, he moves to #31!!!!
26. Colt McCoy – Browns. Good kid, a winner, but in a tough situation. The great fans of Cleveland need a winner and if EVERYTHING falls into place, he could deliver.
25. Ryan Fitzpatrick – Bills. A relative unknown from the Ivy League, he put up good numbers this year. Chan Gailey is a very good offensive coach and Ryan may grow in this system.
24. Josh Freeman – Bucs. This kid had a wonderful year and they had a great season, however, 1 year does not make a career. Josh could move up 10 spots with another great year. Watch out for this team in 2011!
23. Matt Cassel – Chiefs. One of the surprise teams this year, Matt was rock solid. Struggled in the playoffs ( most first time QB’s do ), but the Chiefs are building a solid organization.
22. Donovan McNabb – Redskins. The rumors are flying – soft, not a hard worker, selfish. Not words that you want to hear about your franchise QB. MUST have a huge year in 2011 or he will be near the bottom of my list next year!
21. Matt Stafford – Lions. Hats off to the Lions this year. A very competitive team and have a GREAT chance to make the playoffs next year. MUST stay healthy for this franchise to move forward.
20. Matt Schaub – Texans. Has put up good numbers, but, the sign of a truly great QB is to take your team to the next level. The clock is ticking and Matt must get the Texans into the playoffs in 2011 or else he will be deemed an also ran.
19. David Gerrard – Jags. The Jags surprised a lot of people this year. Coach Del Rio was on the verge of being run out of town. Something clicked and with David’s emergence, a strong running game, and a stingy defense, it all came together. Needs back to back solid seasons to move up the ladder even more.
18. Matt Hasselback – Seahawks. Just when I wanted to drop him down into the lower third of my rankings, he comes up with a brilliant playoff performance. Often injured, he must remain healthy or the Seahawks are finished.
17. Tony Romo – Cowboys. I just don’t know…..Brilliant one week, a flop the next week. Has all the tools but how much longer will Coach Jerry Jones, I mean Coach Garrett, give him??
16. Jason Campbell – Raiders. I may be reaching here just a little bit, but the Raiders have needed a solid QB for several years now and Jason may be just what the doctor ordered. Its just a shame that Al Davis has to mingle in every aspect of the business. This was the most competitive team in years and he fires the coach!!
15. Mark Sanchez – Jets. I really think Mark has all the attributes to be a great QB in this league. I don’t know if Rex Ryan is the coach that will bring out the best in him.
14. Sam Bradford – Rams. After not playing much during his senior year in college, there were some doubts that Sam was worthy of the number one pick. He truly lived up to the hype and had a wonderful rookie year. He is just a few years from being one of the top 3 QB’s in the league!
13. Kyle Orton – Broncos. I really believe in this guy. There was way too much turmoil in Denver this year, and, with Tebow playing well, someone has to go. Kyle has the skill set to be an upper echelon QB and once in the right setting, he will flourish.
12. Michael Vick – Eagles. A great story this season but in the end, Michael reverted back to the Michael of old. During the regular season he was fabulous, in the playoffs, he was mediocre. Still is electrifying. Great wheels and with a flick of the wrist, can launch a football 60 yards.
11. Joe Flacco – Ravens. The one time all “D” no “O” team has now found its franchise QB for the next 15 years. Joe has a big arm and is cool under fire. Still maturing and will only continue to get better.
10. Jay Cutler – Bears. Maybe, just maybe, this marriage will work. After so many years without an offense, the Bears now have one with that cannon of an arm in Jay Cutler. If the defense maintains, and the offense adds a few more pieces ( offensive line help ), they will be a playoff team for years to come.
9. Carson Palmer – Bengals. Some of his luster may have gone this year but he is still one of the top QB’S in the league. Big, strong, smart, and a cannon for an arm, he just needs some help at wide receiver – not a couple of prima donnas!
8. Eli Manning – Giants. Has won it all and thrived in a very tough environment ( New York ). Does not need to be surrounded by superstars to be effective. A smart, tough, resilient guy with many great years still ahead of him.
7. Phillip Rivers – Chargers. Phillip has put up some monster numbers over the last few seasons with some great offensive players. Until he wins the big one, he can’t be considered one of the top 2 or 3 best in the league.
6. Matt Ryan – Falcons. If I were to start a franchise today – this may be my QB pick. Matty Ice has all the tools – period. For the first time in franchise history, the Falcons have had 3 winning seasons in a row. Enough said!
5. Ben Roethlisberger – Steelers. Why, Al Davis, why did you pass on him when you could have drafted Big Ben??? He is not about flash and dash. Just a big, tough, physical guy that knows how to win. I think he has learned from his off season indiscretions and is marching the Steelers to another conference championship.
4. Aaron Rogers – Packers. Who is laughing now??? Management chose him over Favre a few years ago and was crucified for their decision. Who do you think was right? Could have folded under the scrutiny but instead, has thrived.
3. Drew Brees – Saints. Super Bowl Champion. You don’t have to say anymore. Great decision maker and a real “gamer”. Who says you have to be 6’4″ and weigh 240 pounds to be successful in this league?
2. Peyton Manning – Colts. With another Super Bowl ring, he could go down as the best QB ever. How can you not love the way he “orchestrates” the game. He is an offensive coordinator on the field. A master student of the game. Don’t you love his TV commercials?
1. Tom Brady – Patriots. 3 Super Bowl rings and should have 4. May get another one this year. Wins with different receivers almost every year. Wins with different offensive coordinators. Brash at times. Plays the right way. Doesn’t command the spotlight.
Found this interesting and amusing. I’ll sent the link with the next post.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:01 pm
http://behindblondiepark.com/
Go to the bottom of the page. There are also some ‘interesting’ stories.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
“We’re pleased to have Tom Cable as our head coach for the 2012 season”. “Our goal was simply to re-structure Tom’s contract for the benefit of both parties”.-Al Davis.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:04 pm
That would some funny schytt DJ. To hear Al spins shcytt is always entertaining to me. I love his presser. Always interesting.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:04 pm
John Fox???
And they call the Raiders dysfunctional?
Denver brings in some has been who just came off a 2-14 season to coach their “storied franchise”???
John Fox doesn’t scare me one ioda.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:11 pm
Al chose to let Cable walk. Something sinister about that, so don’t be suprised to see Cable back next season. Part of Als’ sinister plan.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:12 pm
can someone explain to me why carolina let Peppers go?
January 13th, 2011 at 8:16 pm
138.aig-raiders Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 8:12 pm
can someone explain to me why carolina let Peppers go?
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2-14?
January 13th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
Look for Peppers to go to Denver
January 13th, 2011 at 8:21 pm
133.DaRayduh Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 8:01 pm
http://behindblondiepark.com/
Go to the bottom of the page. There are also some ‘interesting’ stories.
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I noticed the Oakland Coliseum didn’t crack the top 10 worst stadiums.
As much as some people on this blog rip on the place as the worst cesspool in history I’m a little surprised.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:24 pm
While it is impossible in the court of public opinion for Al to ever “save face”, the attempt would be to say that it was the plan all along and it was the evil media who didn’t read between the lines.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:25 pm
So this is what it’s like in here during the off-season. I’d better get my cookie recipes together.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Geez Rayduh,
Vince Young – 5-2 last year, top 7 NFL QB rating, team went 1-6 after he was benched.
Josh Freeman – helped take the Bucs from 3-13 to 10-6.
You have both of these guys among your 8 worst QBs?
That’s as far as I needed to read.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:28 pm
I wonder if he’ll wait until there is a new CBA….uggghhhh
January 13th, 2011 at 8:29 pm
I always liked the Oakland Colisuem. Couldn’t stand the LA colisuem. Oakland has a real battle ground feel to it, when sold out of course.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:29 pm
DJohnny,
we have a guy who had a losing record at Idaho somewhere come in and lead our storied franchise.
We brought in a QB who “led” his team to a 4-12 record come in and lead our storied franchise.
Fox has also been to a Super Bowl and made the playoffs a few times.
You’re only as good as your QB, and when Fox had a QB, he won. Safe enough bet.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:30 pm
bydavidwhite David White
That Rob Ryan interview in Dallas will be tomorrow, per league source. Why am I telling this to an audience of 49ers fans?
January 13th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
144.alex7 Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
Geez Rayduh,
Vince Young – 5-2 last year, top 7 NFL QB rating, team went 1-6 after he was benched.
Josh Freeman – helped take the Bucs from 3-13 to 10-6.
You have both of these guys among your 8 worst QBs?
That’s as far as I needed to read.
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That did not come from me. I told you at the bottom of that post I would send the link on the next post. I found it interesting and amusing. DJ saw, why didn’t you?
January 13th, 2011 at 8:33 pm
147.alex7 Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 8:29 pm
DJohnny,
we have a guy who had a losing record at Idaho somewhere come in and lead our storied franchise.
We brought in a QB who “led” his team to a 4-12 record come in and lead our storied franchise.
Fox has also been to a Super Bowl and made the playoffs a few times.
You’re only as good as your QB, and when Fox had a QB, he won. Safe enough bet.
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That is true, but he still doesn’t scare me at all.
Could not the above accolades for Fox be afforded to Jim Fassell? He did GET to the Super Bowl and did well with a good QB. Everyone rips on Fassell for being a “has been”. Seems he has a decent resume.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:33 pm
Obsessing? He’s the guy who devoted an entire article about what Al Davis is ’supposedly’ thinking and feeling. No one obsesses more about Al Davis than Kawakami, save for a couple posters here who shall remain nameless.
And you are wrong. I actually do know more than Kawakami which is no great accomplishment.
You seem very defensive about Tim Kawakami for some reason. Maybe because he supports your theory that Al Davis is responsible for anything that goes wrong with the world.
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#1. Tim Kawakami is a local sports writer, ok???????
#2. Don’t be foolish enough to think you have more contacts than him in the NFL.
#3. I think the Raiders and their “fans” get caught up in he said, she said media games, at the expense of focus on winning, than anybody, or teenage girls, maybe.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:34 pm
My effin Sharks are toothless!!!!
January 13th, 2011 at 8:36 pm
Fassell makes too many excuses. Dont like him much and I doubt the players respect him much.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:36 pm
What ever happened to Cowher and Gruden? I thought they were itching to get back in the coaching ranks.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:37 pm
Teams do seem to let great players go simply because the team is losing, instead of holding on to them a few years to be there for the turnaround.
CWood, K. Wimbley last off-season, Peppers.
Usually the bad team gets the short end of the deal.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:37 pm
#3. I think the Raiders and their “fans” get caught up in the, he said she said, media games, at the expense of a single-minded focus on winning, than anybody, other than a few teenage girls, maybe.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:38 pm
Gruden has stated time and again that he’s enjoying his ESPN work.
Great money, lots of film study, keeps him in the spotlight. He’s in no rush.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:40 pm
Al Davis is holding his legs shut until the Super Bowl Halftime show to announce Jackson?
January 13th, 2011 at 8:43 pm
Hey, Al Davis has the last NFL Head Coach opening. Maybe Bill Cowher will come begging?
January 13th, 2011 at 8:44 pm
Fassel likely gets denied much credit due to Sean Payton being his NY play-caller.
Fox at least has been coaching in the NFL the last 8 years.
When you look around, it’s getting harder to find steady NFL coaches who know what they’re doing and have been to the playoffs.
Everyone is gunning for the young cheaper up-and-comers, and many of them are flaming out. Fox is the 2nd most proven coach in the AFC west now.
The Broncos also needed someone to fix their D, and Fox knows D.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Gruden is still being paid by the Bucs….
January 13th, 2011 at 8:46 pm
Hey, Al Davis has the last NFL Head Coach opening.
Last chance, Grudy.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:46 pm
129.djohnnyg Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
I think Al will change his mind and say he NEVER really fired Cable in the first place he just had to let the contract expire before he could offer a new one that “made more sense”. It was his plan all along.
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Yer smarter than you look.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:48 pm
Mr53 Thomas A. Howard
RT @QuentinGroves52: I bought my first pair of Jordan’s when I got to the NFL »»» STOP lying. You know you were getting paid at Auburn. Lol
—-funny and true
January 13th, 2011 at 8:48 pm
#1. Tim Kawakami is a local sports writer, ok???????
#2. Don’t be foolish enough to think you have more contacts than him in the NFL.
#3. I think the Raiders and their “fans” get caught up in he said, she said media games, at the expense of focus on winning, than anybody, or teenage girls, maybe.
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I’m sure he has many contacts it just would have been nice if he would have cited one in his article. At least throw in the infamous (yet impossible to dispute) “source close to the Raiders”.
He just seems like such a smart aleky guy to me.
To each his own I guess. Seems like he’d be much happier covering a different team.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:50 pm
157.alex7 Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 8:38 pm
Gruden has stated time and again that he’s enjoying his ESPN work.
Great money, lots of film study, keeps him in the spotlight. He’s in no rush.
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Thats just a smokescreen. Everyone knows him and Al have been secretly going over contract terms and expect an announcement soon. Those two have been seen all over town together as of late, at clubs, coffee shops, malls.
January 13th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
Peppers signed as a free agent with Chicago at the beginning of the year…….
January 13th, 2011 at 8:57 pm
Nobody wants a head coach that’s won a super bowl with another team…No coach has ever won super bowls with 2 different teams….That’s why nobody is beating the Gruden or Cowher doors……
January 13th, 2011 at 9:01 pm
Not that I really agree with the call, but I think Al Davis made an example of Coach Cable, to show his players he’s serious about winning. If they are not going to produce now, they’ll be gone. I feel like he’s growing extremely impatient, probably with his age and health, and want’s more than anything to win now.
He’s changed coaches more often than most people change cell phones, and he’s dumped more money into the roster lately than anyone. It very well could blow up in his face, but I think it’s a risk he probably feels is worth taking at this point. I hope it works out ok, despite facing some good teams next season, if the ship doesn’t fall apart, we could be in the running. Whomever the next coach is, I think it’s important to sign one soon, and get the foundation of this team stabilized, before any chance at progress is lost.
January 13th, 2011 at 9:02 pm
Why would the biggest 49er fan here rmr get a pass on the kawakami…harbaugh diatribe!! Amazing!! rmr makes it sound as if it was written in stone…Raiders never even sent a text message to harbaugh!! Did the Raiders contact you jim about there coaching vacancy……..”NO”…..end of story……rmr…….
January 13th, 2011 at 9:08 pm
Davis won’t pay Cowher or Gruden.
Jackson it will be, and he will be better than Cable.
January 13th, 2011 at 9:14 pm
Kirk Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 9:08 pm
Davis won’t pay Cowher or Gruden.
Jackson it will be, and he will be better than Cable.
That may very well be…Not even Parcell’s and his abilities got it done with different teams…
January 13th, 2011 at 9:15 pm
I certainly would like to see Gruden be the first…
January 13th, 2011 at 9:16 pm
Drummer1279
I couldn’t agree with you more, he aint playing about winning and that 8-8 we’re not losers anymore really pissed him off. Forced him to do what he was probably going to do anyway much sooner. You don’t go 8-8 and make somestupid proclamation sticking your chest out it was time for even more frustration and study as to why we didn’t win more games. And the HC is sticking his chest out.
This was hands down a playoff team under better management with someone capable getting the team to play well more consistently. The QB carousel and the resistance to play power football got that dude canned.
Mr Davis has beemn insisting on a more physical approach to the game with Bush and a drvie blocking scheme. He drafted Brcue Campbell to play not sit and watch CC get stuffed. But when the coach tells his boss I know better and loses he should know a firing squad is waiting.
January 13th, 2011 at 9:16 pm
166.DaRayduh Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 8:50 pm
157.alex7 Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 8:38 pm
Gruden has stated time and again that he’s enjoying his ESPN work.
Great money, lots of film study, keeps him in the spotlight. He’s in no rush.
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Thats just a smokescreen. Everyone knows him and Al have been secretly going over contract terms and expect an announcement soon. Those two have been seen all over town together as of late, at clubs, coffee shops, malls.
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Yes, yes. Keep going…
January 13th, 2011 at 9:19 pm
If Hue Jackson is a “fait accompli” than why doesn’t Al just announce it already?
I know why, cuz he’s not done interviewing Cowher.
January 13th, 2011 at 9:21 pm
I heard (seriously) that Gruden is not a shoe in for coming back on MNF next year.
The reviews were less than glowing.
January 13th, 2011 at 9:23 pm
I remember once when I was in Seattle and the Raiders played the hawks at Husky Stadium. 7 Raiders busses rolled into Husky Stadium and Gruden was the first one off the first bus. Dude had his hair slicked back, pin-striped blue collared white shirt and silver-blue tie with suspenders, coat slung over his shoulder and a brief case. Dude looked like a gangster attorney. That was the game that was soaked in rain and Gruden lost it on a over-ruled fumble recovery that Oakland should have gotten. He was on the other side of the field arguing for over 15 minutes. Never got tossed cause they knew he was right. Said in the PC after the game Al told him not to take those calls so hard. Raiders lost that game because of that bad call.
January 13th, 2011 at 9:28 pm
I believe it’s true that a high-profile, established, big name, or in high demand, HC would be extremely reluctant to come to the Raids.
Al’s oft mentioned interference and meddling, refusal to relinquish final control over the staff and player roster, and reluctance to pay a HC an exorbitant salary – are all ingredients that form a toxic cocktail that such aforementioned candidates find unpalatable.
But if anyone thinks that there isn’t a plethora of young, relatively unknown, well qualified, young prospects that would be chomping at the bit to be a HC in the NFL, even without total control over their staff and player roster, even with Davis looming over their shoulder, even at a ‘paltry’ 2 million a year – they’re dangerously naive and seriously mistaken.
Correctly assessing which of these candidates will be successful as a Raider or NFL HC is difficult, but not impossible.
Retaining the coach once he becomes ‘established’ is yet another matter.
But don’t delude yourself into thinking that there is a derth of young, well qualified guys that are somewhat ‘under the radar’ that would love to be HC of the Raids.
Is Al going to find a Madden, Shanahan, or Gruden every time ? No.
There’s also going to be the Kiffins.
But the idea that a good young coach can’t be found and brought to Oakland is demonstrably false.
January 13th, 2011 at 9:30 pm
170.autopalm77 Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 9:02 pm
Why would the biggest 49er fan here rmr get a pass on the kawakami…harbaugh diatribe!! Amazing!! rmr makes it sound as if it was written in stone…Raiders never even sent a text message to harbaugh!! Did the Raiders contact you jim about there coaching vacancy……..”NO”…..end of story……rmr…….
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Kawakami didn’t bother to cite one single source to support his statements. Apparently, Kawakami has the rare ability to look inside Al’s brain and can read his thoughts and also knows exactly what Al is feeling. You see, Tim KNOWS that Al didn’t actually approach Harbaugh, but.. he also KNOWS that Al “really wanted to but was waiting for Harbaugh to come to him”. You see, Kawakami KNOWS THIS FOR A FACT.
You have to accept that Kawa. “just knows”.
It makes perfect sense doesn’t it?
January 13th, 2011 at 9:33 pm
DJ, I can’t say if this is true or not, but one of my business partners in New York City said he heard from a friend that a hot-dog venor told him that Al and Jon bought some dogs together and said he saw them share a bench in Central Park eating hot-dogs. This is what the vendor told a friend of a partner of mine.
Next time I go to NYC I am going to try and find that hot-dog vendor and see if I can pick his brain.
January 13th, 2011 at 9:35 pm
#179-That is very well said.
If it is Hue than why the wait? Is Al considering others?
You’d think we’d hear SOMETHING if that were the case.
January 13th, 2011 at 9:38 pm
Cowher has said he’s not ready yet to come back. Gruden would be a good choice for the fan base, ticket sales and media attention, but I just don’t see Al Davis paying his high salary, giving him the control he’d want and perhaps most importantly, essentially admitting he should have never let him leave in the first place. I can’t confirm it, but it’s been widely reported Al Davis didn’t like Gruden stealing the spotlight from him, but I’m not sure I buy that. If he’s winning, I think that’s all he care’s about, at least at this point in his life, beyond the money and control.
Most likely it will be Hue Jackson as HC, and I suspect a new DC, if not a totally revamped defensive staff, likely beyond Coach Waffle. The offense improved a lot, even as aneimic as it seemed at times, but the defense really struggled in some games, (while flourishing in others) and Al is a big defensive guy. I hear Rob Ryan could come back, and players like to play for him, but the defense was fairly bad, and unbelievably predictable most of the time with him around. I’m not sure we should travel down that road again.
January 13th, 2011 at 9:40 pm
181.DaRayduh Says:
January 13th, 2011 at 9:33 pm
DJ, I can’t say if this is true or not, but one of my business partners in New York City said he heard from a friend that a hot-dog venor told him that Al and Jon bought some dogs together and said he saw them share a bench in Central Park eating hot-dogs. This is what the vendor told a friend of a partner of mine.
Next time I go to NYC I am going to try and find that hot-dog vendor and see if I can pick his brain.
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Please do. I trust that source more than 90% of the “experts” out there right now. He’ll tall you insecret code what you need to know. If he puts two pickles in the hot dog then it’s Hue Jackson, but if he puts on relish instead, then Al is still undecided.
January 13th, 2011 at 9:47 pm
I hear Rob Ryan could come back, and players like to play for him, but the defense was fairly bad, and unbelievably predictable most of the time with him around. I’m not sure we should travel down that road again.
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Yes. That road is frought with danger and excruciating last minute losses.
January 13th, 2011 at 10:01 pm
I wonder how the KC owner feels about Todd Haley saying that after the game he told his players “not to let what happened today take away from all the good things you did this season”. It was all flowers and midgets with tricycles for Mr. Haley despite the thumping from Baltimore right on the heels of the beatdown inflicted by the Raiders the week prior.
Imagine how Al would’ve reacted if that were Cable after the first playoff game. I’m sure we would have heard the same thing from Cable had it been the Raiders getting shellacked in the first round.
Makes me wonder too, if Al would’ve kept Cable had Raiders gone 9-7 and made the playoffs and gotten beat like that in the first round.
January 13th, 2011 at 10:21 pm
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