Davis-Jackson: Fit for print
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 at 7:21 am in Oakland Raiders.
Today’s Bay Area News Group offerings regarding Monday’s festivities as Al Davis speaks for the first time in 15 months, and oh, by the way, Hue Jackson is hired as head coach:
Columnist Monte Poole reminds everyone that even at age 81, Al Davis remains a proud and defiant warrior.
Beat writer Steve Corkran reports on a coaching change to Jackson that was a year in the making.
Columnist Tim Kawakami says it was a “blunt-force destruction” of former coach Tom Cable.
Beat writer and Steve Corkran and I compile a notebook of some of the day’s events.
MORE FROM INSIDEBAYAREA.COM, MERCURYNEWS.COM
Columnist Cam Inman says Hue Jackson’s day lasted about 10 minutes before Davis dominated with his case against Cable.
Kawakami’s `Talking Points’ blog has the post-press conference gaggle at the desk where Davis is seated, with other items and thoughts preceeding it.
A slide show of Tuesday’s press conference.
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January 19th, 2011 at 7:23 am
Jeremy Bates could be the next OC too, I think Saunders was the guy, but with the news of Bates being let go, they may have taken a step back, to try and interview this guy. They can still bring in Saunders as an offensive consultant, or he could replace Lal as WR coach with maybe an Assistant HC title. Just conjecture on my part.
January 19th, 2011 at 7:24 am
Woot my first #1
January 19th, 2011 at 7:24 am
This years Qb ratings:
JC – 84.5
BG – 66.3
January 19th, 2011 at 7:25 am
They can still bring in Saunders as an offensive consultant, or he could replace Lal as WR coach with maybe an Assistant HC title
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BCZ,
now you’re speaking my language !!!
January 19th, 2011 at 7:26 am
Woot my first #1
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you’ve always been #1 in our hearts
January 19th, 2011 at 7:26 am
Could go both ways with Saunders.Consultant or coach.
January 19th, 2011 at 7:27 am
BCZ,
would you be upset if Hackett stayed as QB Coach and Tollner replaced Lal as WR Coach ???
Saunders as offensive consultant would complete the old dude trifecta!
January 19th, 2011 at 7:28 am
Anyone would do better than Lal…haha
Funny…on twitter, Jerry said that Rich Sneed was sho replaced Lombardi but lasted only 8 months…lol
January 19th, 2011 at 7:28 am
Saunders would probably come in as a consultant (that’s my guess).
January 19th, 2011 at 7:29 am
Is Ray Sherman still available?
January 19th, 2011 at 7:29 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 7:27 am
BCZ,
would you be upset if Hackett stayed as QB Coach and Tollner replaced Lal as WR Coach ???
Saunders as offensive consultant would complete the old dude trifecta!
Actually, I wouldn’t…but like the other idea better…
January 19th, 2011 at 7:29 am
Lal needs to join Carlisle and Satele at the soup kithcen!
January 19th, 2011 at 7:31 am
I think I just read somewhere that Hackett and/or Tollner are already out?
January 19th, 2011 at 7:31 am
kithcen!
KITCHEN! (I’m starting to sound like Elway!)
January 19th, 2011 at 7:34 am
bcz24 Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 7:31 am
I think I just read somewhere that Hackett and/or Tollner are already out?
You may be right…but didn’t Al bring those guys in?
January 19th, 2011 at 7:34 am
I think I just read somewhere that Hackett and/or Tollner are already out?
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expired contracts, but I haven’t read anything about them not being retained like we’ve heard about John Marshall and I’m assuming Mike Haluchek
January 19th, 2011 at 7:35 am
thanks for the links.
January 19th, 2011 at 7:35 am
Chargers cut prices by nearly 15 percent on 6,500 seats
Posted by Mike Florio on January 19, 2011, 9:39 AM EST
Wisely, NFL teams facing challenges to sell tickets have commenced the process of making those tickets more enticing. On Tuesday, the Buccaneers announced that prices would be cut for “tens of thousands” of seats. The Chargers have now announced that they’ll lower ticket prices for nearly 10 percent of the seats at Qualcomm Stadium.
All other ticket prices will be unchanged for 2011.
Specifically, 6,500 “View Level” end zone season tickets, which were priced at $63 per game in 2010, will now cost $54. The $9 drop reflects a reduction of roughly a 15 percent.
“We think lowering the price of these 6,500 season seats gives us the best chance to fill Qualcomm Stadium next year,” Chargers Executive Vice President A.G. Spanos said in a team-issued release. “A full, loud stadium gives us the strongest home-field advantage and allows the fans at home to enjoy the game as well.”
A full stadium also allows the games to be televised locally, which probably is the primary reason for adjusting the price points on 6,500 seats, and for not increasing the prices on the others.
January 19th, 2011 at 7:37 am
What? No story or complaints from the press about the cheeseburger and cole slaw luncheon ?
These guys call themselves reporters ?
January 19th, 2011 at 7:39 am
Jackson-Cable Highlights Part III
“Besides Marshall, offensive line coach Jim Michalczik won’t be back as offensive line coach (he’s going back to Cal) and quarterbacks coach Paul Hackett also will not return.”
January 19th, 2011 at 7:41 am
Someone please tell me that Al merely misspoke when he called Cam Newton, “KIM”, not once – but twice.
If Al really doesn’t know his name, we better pray that the mystery GM returns in time for the draft.
January 19th, 2011 at 7:43 am
Got to go.
Have a great Wednesday everyone.
January 19th, 2011 at 7:43 am
Mel Kiper had CB B Harris going to the Racens at 26.
If Brandon Harris is available late in the 1st, I think Al should trade up to draft him.
Best pure man CB in this draft IMHO.
January 19th, 2011 at 7:44 am
BTW , Who the hell has been beating AL up ???? This is surly a case of elder abuse. Did TC get in a few blows on the way out???
January 19th, 2011 at 7:46 am
Long Live Al!
Where are all the Cable Crybabies?!
LMAO
January 19th, 2011 at 7:50 am
So does that mean we’re going back to power line again? Could mean that the line may suck again…
January 19th, 2011 at 7:53 am
This is what it means to be a raider. Haters everywhere including the local media. My beloved city of Oakland is constantly trashed & treated as a second class city in the shadow of SF. The coliseum is regarded as a crumbling dump ( true ) & it’s fans are all thugs & convicts (untrue). Davis is a lunatic, the head coach is a puppet that failed before the ink dries on his dirt cheap contract. Our players are busts, has beens & retreads.
They hate everything about us top to bottom. Winning next year is going to be sweet! We are the villains & the bad guys in black!
I wouldn’t have it any other way! Long live Oakland, long live the Raiders & Al Davis!
It’s a silver & black thing, you wouldn’t understand.
January 19th, 2011 at 7:59 am
I don’t like ZBS.
January 19th, 2011 at 8:01 am
Sorry to say, the old man looked really bad.
Not just the wound on his forehead. He looks malnourished. His right eye is noticeably larger than his left. Wouldn’t be surprised if he had a mild stroke or something. Didn’t see the entire conference, but I never saw him use his left hand or motion with it. His right hand appeared atrophied.
One of the posters here really cracked me up when he said “I hope Al gives leprosy to Nancy Gay” or something like that.
Love him or hate him, Al is one of a kind. He’s great theater.
I’m going to miss him when he’s gone. That’s if I outlive him.
January 19th, 2011 at 8:05 am
I hope I’m just as sharp as Al when I’m 81! Amazing.
January 19th, 2011 at 8:10 am
Did anyone catch Al swearing at the guy running the presser??? I thought i heard him tell him ..”You really effed up ” or something to that effect. They cut it on the replay.
January 19th, 2011 at 8:12 am
I heard he dropped a couple F Bombs yesterday.
January 19th, 2011 at 8:13 am
Huff said something about Al cussin people out on Twitter.
January 19th, 2011 at 8:14 am
Davis looked horrible (even when compared with his appearance for the Kiffin roast in ‘08), but he sounded OK.
So, maybe we’re looking at:
HC Jackson
OC Saunders
DC Waufle or Moss
Tollner coaching either the QBs or WRs?
January 19th, 2011 at 8:15 am
Yup, he’s still very sharp even if he sometimes struggles remembering names and tends to ramble a little.
Al’s a tough old geezer and I wish he spoke to the Nation alot more often.
It’s fascinating watching the guy, trying to see how he thinks, and gain insight into what goes on within the organization.
January 19th, 2011 at 8:17 am
The most disturbing part was when his left eye started leaking. A single tear fell down his left cheek. It was pretty gross.
January 19th, 2011 at 8:21 am
Anyone have the youtube link to the press conference. Seeing is so much better than transcripts.
January 19th, 2011 at 8:24 am
Al was really upset with Cable, lol.
Point that makes the most sense is Cable could’ve been fired and paid NO $. Not a dime. Al let him keep his 2 million dollar salary, his NFL HC position, and he complains abouta fine he’s known about forever to Schefter after his contract is not renewed?
Ingrate!
January 19th, 2011 at 8:26 am
36. ONTRAIN Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 8:17 am
The most disturbing part was when his left eye started leaking. A single tear fell down his left cheek. It was pretty gross.
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Saw that too , that’s how they make moonshine.
January 19th, 2011 at 8:26 am
Those of us who speculated Davis would be livid about his “We’re not losers any more” quote issued after the Chiefs game and during his final press conference were on point. He made one sarcastic reference to it, then later expanded upon his feelings when asked directly if it bothered him.
“I went back and checked it thoroughly. Cable has been in football 20 years, had been with a winning team three years out of 20,” Davis said. “I didn’t like his statement, and some of you took it and used it, but I didn’t like it. If that’s not being a loser in our world, I don’t know what it is, come in 500. That’s never been my goal.”
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LOL!
January 19th, 2011 at 8:28 am
Hey Exla…try
http://www.csncalifornia.com
That is where I saw it last night!
January 19th, 2011 at 8:28 am
The root of the Marcus Allen feud in Davis’ mind is that he offered him the most money ever paid to a running back and Allen not only turned him down, but ripped him during a halftime interview on Monday Night Football.
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So much for the rumors of the girlfriend, lol.
I guess we were both wrong on that one.
January 19th, 2011 at 8:29 am
J,
So….
I think Scott is a bum?!
It’s too early for this, but get your purse ready.
January 19th, 2011 at 8:33 am
There’s been so much talk about the Al Davis show, that we’ve almost lost sight of the reason for the press conference.
That, of course, was to announce Hue as the Raider Head Coach.
I’m very impressed with Hue.
Hue isn’t only energetic and passionate, he’s articulate.
And that’s a most important trait.
You want to be a good or great coach, then you’ve got to be able to effectively communicate and express yourself.
Not only to teach/instruct players but to handle the press.
I’ve got good feelings about Hue, and not just because of the increase in offensive production he’s already helped deliver.
The guy exudes confidence without being arrogant. Some people have been mocking him for calling Al ‘coach’, but I like it. It shows respect.
January 19th, 2011 at 8:35 am
I like the new Audi A8, but I don’t like luxury cars that have the same parts as an avg car.
Audi = VW
Lexus = Toyota
Infiniti = Nissan
Accura = Honda
Jaguar = Ford
Cadillac = GM products
That’s why I like BMW!
January 19th, 2011 at 8:35 am
I’m not fighting with you bruh, just reminding you that you really do think Trevor Scott is terrible.
Trust me!
January 19th, 2011 at 8:40 am
“we are not losers anymore”!!!!!!
Tell’em Al:
.500 is losing!!!!
Not making the POs is losing!!!
Cable,
You are a loser fat monkey who likes to beat on women and little men like RH.
I’m glad you are gone you POS!
January 19th, 2011 at 8:42 am
Wow, what a day Nation,
Hue Jackson is our next head coach
Mark Davis will take over the team when Al moves on
Paul Hackett and Michalczik are gone (along with zbs)
Mike Waufle is getting a raise or promotion
the power line is coming back
Jason Campbell is our QB for the forseeable future
Nnamdi aint coming back, unless he takes a paycut
The defense might be cruising towards an overhaul
we will never get a real GM, while Al is running things
January 19th, 2011 at 8:42 am
You want to be a good or great coach, then you’ve got to be able to effectively communicate and express yourself.
Not only to teach/instruct players but to handle the press.
I’ve got good feelings about Hue, and not just because of the increase in offensive production he’s already helped deliver.
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Hopefully we wont have to sit through any more mindless pressers… Were almost there, we turned the corner but it was an alley and not the right corner, and my favorite of all time ‘Hip Hip Hooray’.
January 19th, 2011 at 8:46 am
J,
LMAO
I like Scott as a pass rusher, but I don’t think he is an every-down DE.
I like Scott a lot, and I don’t think he is a bum.
You are mistaken. Trust me!
January 19th, 2011 at 8:48 am
After the presser local radio guys here in Oakland spent the rest of the day killing Davis & claiming Hu Jack has no shot. This morning more of the same, it’s sickening! Davis let go of a loser coach. Cable leaked this fine story as a way to embarras Davis, & Davis spanked him. I don’t have a problem with it at all. Davis also roughed up the local newspaper guys that routinly hammer on the raiders. Davis in a lot of ways is like a lot of Oakland natives. Don’t mess with my money & if you try to clown me I’m gonna beat that a$$.
I hope Al lives to be 150 years old, there is nothing like the silver & black!
January 19th, 2011 at 8:48 am
You want to be a good or great coach, then you’ve got to be able to effectively communicate and express yourself.
Not only to teach/instruct players but to handle the press.
The guy exudes confidence without being arrogant. Some people have been mocking him for calling Al ‘coach’, but I like it. It shows respect.
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Agreed!
January 19th, 2011 at 8:48 am
Audi = VW
Lexus = Toyota
Infiniti = Nissan
Accura = Honda
Jaguar = Ford
Cadillac = GM products
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Audi, yes it is owned by VW, but in case you hadnt noticed, VW also owns Lamborghini and Bugatti. I will take their inspiration into my automobile 10 times out of 10.
Lexus is a high end Toyota, Toyota also happens to make the most reliable vehicles on the planet (dont believe that garbage about the accelerator pedals and what not, Toyota was railroaded on that)
Both Infiniti and Nissan are above average automakers
Acura and Honda make the best engines in any car on the planet
Jaguar is no longer owned by Ford, and is phasing out the manufacturing similarities (Ford does still own Mazda though)
Cadillac, yes they are a GM brand, but they are much less closely related than you think.
January 19th, 2011 at 8:49 am
Celebrating reaching .500 and proclaiming ‘we’re not losers anymore’ doesn’t cut it and isn’t the Raiders.
The zone blocking system isn’t the Raiders. It’s ok to incorporate some ZBS, but the Raids should be smash mouth.
January 19th, 2011 at 8:52 am
I like Scott as a pass rusher, but I don’t think he is an every-down DE.
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You’re right, he’s a situational pass rusher. I agree with that. Those guys are replaceable.
Remember the context of the conversation was Moss getting a roster spot.
Trevor Scott at DE was the SOLE reason we HAD to trade for Seymour last season. Trevor Scott at OLB is the reason we have Groves playing LB who most people are calling the weak link of the LB crew.
Scott is ….. replaceable!
Is that better?
January 19th, 2011 at 8:58 am
so by my count, we need:
a new O.C.
a new D.C.(maybe Waufle)
a new offensive line coach (very important hire)
a new QB coach (Could be Tollner)
a new LB coach (maybe Biekert)
maybe a new WR coach
Some names to consider:
of course Al Saunders as O.C.
Ken Zampese as O.C., maybe QB coach
Bill Musgrave as O.C.
Joe Pendry as O-line coach
Kim Helton as O-line coach
John Matsko as O-line coach
January 19th, 2011 at 8:59 am
Let’s not overlook Jer’s status with Big Al, lol.
Seems the old guy is fully aware of Jer and his legion of semi pro bloggers.
Is it me, or did it seem that Al pretty much covered every question that been posed on this board?
January 19th, 2011 at 9:05 am
-I hate that Vtec Honda engine. Give me a toyota or nissan engine and I’ll be happy.
-they use the same frame and parts on VW/ Audi.
If you don’t mind spending an extra 20-30k for the brandname, then go for it
-Lexus engines used to say toyota!
I’m not paying for the brandname.
BMW is the best car ever made IMHO.
January 19th, 2011 at 9:06 am
J,
Much better.
I can agree with that.
January 19th, 2011 at 9:10 am
Why hate the VTEC? Its revolutionary technology that nearly every automaker in the world has copied! They of course call it different things, but Variable Displacement by any other name… How much do you actually know about VTEC and what it does?
January 19th, 2011 at 9:15 am
I’ll give Cable credit for creating good chemistry in the locker room, and helping the Raiders get to .500 (which may not mean a lot to the owner, but to the players it was an important milestone).
But let’s recap:
Cable went 2-8 outside of the AFC West.
Cable lost the team training camp days.
Cable was responsible for numerous lawsuits filed against the Raiders, by Randy Hanson and two women.
Cable brought a girlfriend on the road with him (a violation of team policy in itself), and allegedly hit her there.
Personally, I think Al had plenty of good reasons to show Cable the door.
January 19th, 2011 at 9:15 am
We’re not losers anymore! LMAO!
I feel bad for Hue having to sit there for that CAble arse reaming.
January 19th, 2011 at 9:17 am
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# Lynn from Snot Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 8:26 am
36. ONTRAIN Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 8:17 am
The most disturbing part was when his left eye started leaking. A single tear fell down his left cheek. It was pretty gross.
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Saw that too , that’s how they make moonshine.
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Bwhaahaha, yeah they better get him to the repair shop, hate when these robots malfunction, its so disgusting..
January 19th, 2011 at 9:22 am
I don’t like how the man currently runs the team, but i have to admit that the NFL will be less when he Al is gone.
Al didn’t look long for this world yesterday. He is a showman no doubt, but truer words were never spoken than when he said the deaths of Blanda and others took more of a toll on him than the football stuff.
January 19th, 2011 at 9:22 am
Reading that Kawakami “Talking Points” report reminds me of why I liked Al in the first place:
The guys’s got b%lls bigger than two football helmets.
Ask him a question and he gives you an answer too.
January 19th, 2011 at 9:24 am
I sold Handa/ Acc for 2 years. I sild cara for 13 years. I hate the Vtec!
Do you have real exp in cars?
January 19th, 2011 at 9:25 am
When asked about his personal longevity Al says, “It could be four years and it could four weeks”.
Cheer up Al, either way you’ve got enough time to fire at least one or more head coaches.
January 19th, 2011 at 9:27 am
Sold cars*
I hate Vtec.
I think Honda is a great car, but it’s overrated and overpriced.
January 19th, 2011 at 9:28 am
# YoungAmerican Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 9:15 am
I’ll give Cable credit for creating good chemistry in the locker room, and helping the Raiders get to .500 (which may not mean a lot to the owner, but to the players it was an important milestone).
^^^^^it was pretty huge to me too
But let’s recap:
Cable went 2-8 outside of the AFC West.
^^^^^^well, why wasn’t it hue’s fault, he had power over the offense, and Al and Marshal had power over the defense, that leaves ST for Cable to be blamed for, and they did okay
Cable lost the team training camp days.
^^^^^^What the he11 does htat mean
Cable was responsible for numerous lawsuits filed against the Raiders, by Randy Hanson and two women.
^^^^^^true, but it all happened before season start, so why keep him?
Cable brought a girlfriend on the road with him (a violation of team policy in itself), and allegedly hit her there.
^^^^^^SO?!?, couldnt care less, in fact it makes him more raider-ish.. my question is, is it suddenly a team-policy, is it something Al just made up during the season, because I never heard about it, and oh yeah btw, Gruden had her wife visiting during road-games
Personally, I think Al had plenty of good reasons to show Cable the door.
^^^^^^well good for you, personally I dont give a rats a55, who’s coaching, it wont matter in the end… when the love story ends Al will have Presser, and you will say the exact same about Hue.. I give it 2 years..
January 19th, 2011 at 9:28 am
One question for you all that hasn’t really been addressed…Jackson’s behavior towards Cable during the season.
Taking responsibility for benching Campbell during the Rams game…
Instances of contradicting Cable’s statements during the season when he held press conferences…
The story, likely planted by Jackson’s well-connected agent (see Al’s reference to the agent repping some of the best players in the league), about Cable and Jackson not getting along…
Jackson taking shots at Cable during the presser (”respect him as a coach”, “great O-LINE coach”, downplaying previous relationship)…
A coach doesn’t have to have great personal character to be successful (see Belichick, Bill) but I think something has to be said about a subordinate falling in line behind the captain. Could this be another Mike White backstabbing Art Shell again?
I also see that Jackson’s statements are geared around stroking Al’s ego and saying the things that Al believes, like Randy Hanson and so many other unsuccessful former coaches. Usually not a good sign if the independence needed to do the job is there.
These just seem like red flags to me and Al hasn’t been the greatest judge of character lately. I’ll withhold judgement about Hue until September…or whenever the season starts.
Fingers crossed though
January 19th, 2011 at 9:28 am
Yeah. I have a degree in Automotive Technology, I have built engines with over 700hp. Cars are about the only thing in the world I am as passionate about as football. I am not a huge fan of Hondas but the technological advances to motorsports they have provided are incredible. The first race car with infinitely variable timing… That is almost as hot to me as a supermodel! LOL
January 19th, 2011 at 9:29 am
Hue will be great , get over it.
January 19th, 2011 at 9:32 am
Al says having women in your room “isn’t the Raider way”!
You hear that Snake?!
January 19th, 2011 at 9:36 am
Honda’s are overpriced though, I agree with that for sure. Most vehicles are though… the Koreans are the only ones making reasonably priced vehicles these days.
January 19th, 2011 at 9:37 am
Al says having women in your room “isn’t the Raider way”!
You hear that Snake?!
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Snake says there is no problem with having women in the room… its just when you start beating them that the issues arrive.
January 19th, 2011 at 9:38 am
Regarding Cable: He found something that would stimulate all you people, as if I wounded him,” Davis said.
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Ah, another “you people” reference lol
January 19th, 2011 at 9:42 am
You are a car freak. lol
I don’t like the fact that I don’t feel the power due to Vtec till I reach over certain RPM.
January 19th, 2011 at 9:44 am
Not any more!!!
KIA & Hyundai are getting up there in price.
Look at the Genesis.
January 19th, 2011 at 9:44 am
Hue Jacksons family was there listening to the old man saying how they are not welcome at road games….I wonder how they felt?
January 19th, 2011 at 9:46 am
Man Al looked rough yesterday:
http://www.scene-stealers.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/gary-oldman-hannibal.jpg
January 19th, 2011 at 9:47 am
I agree with you LMN in 2 years we will be hearing how Jackson spit on the sidewalk during a visit to Denver and is being fired for chewing gum during film time.
January 19th, 2011 at 9:48 am
You should be focused on the job, and not flying women over to release the stress. Cable had a different idea about releasing stress!
January 19th, 2011 at 9:49 am
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January 19th, 2011 at 9:48 am
Was that Eddie Anderson running the Presser? Who Al said You fooooked that up.???? lol
January 19th, 2011 at 9:50 am
Cable = Fat Sick Monkey!
January 19th, 2011 at 9:51 am
LOL Dakota!
Al did look like he just went ten rounds with Mike Tyson who was in biting mood.
On the other hand Al’s 82, how’s he supposed to look?
January 19th, 2011 at 9:53 am
What bothers me is that Al Davis recently took the time to look into Cable’s past and discovered that Cable has been a lifetime loser….
…I sure wish Al taken a peek at that info back in 2008 before he named the loser our interim HC, or even in Jan of 2009 when he decided to make Cable the HC. It would be nice if our “GM” did five frikin minutes of research on our HC candidates before he hires them!
DAMN! That really pizzes me off.
January 19th, 2011 at 9:54 am
Flying women to games is frowned upon by Al Davis….Wilt Chamberlin would not make a good Raider!
January 19th, 2011 at 9:54 am
I’m not saying Al doesn’t bear a lot of the blame for the Raiders’ recent struggles. In fact, most of it is on him. But it’s not like Cable was Coach of the Year or something. The guy did some things right, but as soon as you start costing the franchise a lot of money by making it the target of numerous lawsuits, you can’t expect to keep your job. Not to mention that if you’re the head coach, you’re in charge of the overall quality of the final product – and 2-8 outside the division is not any kind of quality.
If Al has equally viable reasons to fire Hue in a year, two years, six months, then by all means he should. I’ll reserve my judgment on Hue for when I get to see how he handles the new HC duties. Hopefully he can continue the progress this young team is making.
January 19th, 2011 at 9:54 am
I don’t like the fact that I don’t feel the power due to Vtec till I reach over certain RPM.
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But thats the entire point of it! It allows for improved fuel economy during everyday driving, with that extra ‘boost’ when you need it!
January 19th, 2011 at 9:54 am
Oh oh…Jacoby Ford tweeted about going to an interview???
January 19th, 2011 at 9:56 am
http://tinyurl.com/623vynu
January 19th, 2011 at 9:56 am
When asked about his personal longevity Al says, “It could be four years and it could four weeks”.
Cheer up Al, either way you’ve got enough time to fire at least one or more head coaches.
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LOL @ ENGLAND… Agreed!
January 19th, 2011 at 9:57 am
I am sorry but that is the biggest load of crap I have ever heard in my life!!
Its nobodys business who you fly to a game, its your money if you want to fly Fidel Castro to a game you can do it!
January 19th, 2011 at 9:57 am
86.ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 9:51 am
LOL Dakota!
Al did look like he just went ten rounds with Mike Tyson who was in biting mood.
On the other hand Al’s 82, how’s he supposed to look?
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My wife’s grandfather is 92 years old, lives near San Diego….he whips around in one of those scooters, and he has diabetes, but he doesn’t look like he is auditioning for Hannibal II. Al looks like he has spent his life sitting on the roof of his house soaking in the sun, while smoking 4 packs of camels and chowing down on KFC slaw all day.
January 19th, 2011 at 9:57 am
Dakota,
LMAO at #80
Sad, but true.
The man looked frail. The man still seemed sharp at 81, for the most part. And ornery as ever.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:00 am
Dakota #94
Don’t blame the slaw!
January 19th, 2011 at 10:01 am
No one single person is more responsible for the NFL’S legel fees than Al Davis !
This is the pot calling the kettle black!
January 19th, 2011 at 10:01 am
Al is very close with Jerry McDonald, which means Al reads Jerry’s stuff….and you know damned well Al takes a look at these comments once in a while.
Al is always looking at what is being said about him. He is very insecure like that.
I was wondering why Al didn’t sue me for all the derogatory things I said about Cable for the past 2+ seasons….but Al was probably agreeing with it.
lol
January 19th, 2011 at 10:03 am
Tim Kawakami cried when he got in his car…
January 19th, 2011 at 10:04 am
am i the only one that wouldve loved to see Mike Signletary as our Linebacker coach? who better to tutor Rolando McClain…
January 19th, 2011 at 10:04 am
Dakota Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 9:57 am
86.ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 9:51 am
LOL Dakota!
Al did look like he just went ten rounds with Mike Tyson who was in biting mood.
On the other hand Al’s 82, how’s he supposed to look?
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My wife’s grandfather is 92 years old, lives near San Diego….he whips around in one of those scooters, and he has diabetes, but he doesn’t look like he is auditioning for Hannibal II. Al looks like he has spent his life sitting on the roof of his house soaking in the sun, while smoking 4 packs of camels and chowing down on KFC slaw all day.
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LMAO!
Hey don’t knock KFC coleslaw, I love that stuff. I don’t know what they’re puting in it-and don’t tell me- but it’s great.
Camels? No, Al’s more of a stogie guy.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:06 am
# Silver-and-black666 Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 9:47 am
I agree with you LMN in 2 years we will be hearing how Jackson spit on the sidewalk during a visit to Denver and is being fired for chewing gum during film time.
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LOL, and nevertheless how great he has, all Als puppets in here will say, Hue had it coming, and that they never liked him, even though they now praise him..
Elton John would start singing, ‘circle of life’
January 19th, 2011 at 10:06 am
187killa Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:04 am
am i the only one that wouldve loved to see Mike Signletary as our Linebacker coach? who better to tutor Rolando McClain…
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Then Al would have to fire Mike for sexual harassment when he pants’ himself in the LB meeting…
January 19th, 2011 at 10:06 am
Fuel economy?!? That’s the point of buying a 4cyl car!
I have to disagree. I like nissan & toyota better. You still get good MPG, and you have enough HP in your car.
Nissan is my fav, but they don’t make RWD here unless you go Infiniti or Sports car (370Z), which I already said I’m not a fan of paying for the brandname.
I love the old 240SX. 2.4L, 150 HP, and RWD. Damn!
January 19th, 2011 at 10:06 am
Cable got slapped around by an 10081 year old vampire.
Al paid this guy 2 million dollars to coach his team for 2 more year when he could’ve fired him for the Hanson incident. That’s million that Cable would’ve NEVER seen.
Gimme an effin break about Cable getting screwed over.
And if Cable brought one of his bimbo’s on the road and slapped her around causing a lawsuit againt the Raider, say it again, a lawsuit against the Raiders, then cmon!
Cable, a victim?
LMFAO!
January 19th, 2011 at 10:07 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:03 am
Tim Kawakami
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Who??????
January 19th, 2011 at 10:07 am
187killa Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:04 am
am i the only one that wouldve loved to see Mike Signletary as our Linebacker coach? who better to tutor Rolando McClain…
I would have loved to see that! But, the Vikes lbs have the benefit now…if they’re even as athletic as Willis!
January 19th, 2011 at 10:08 am
I’d love to read those legal docs in Lutz vs Cable and Al Davis Inc.
Those should be open to the public. Someone run down to the courthouse and search for the file.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:09 am
J Hill Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:07 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:03 am
Tim Kawakami
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Who??????
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exactly lol
January 19th, 2011 at 10:10 am
That old 240 was a beast. Tune it up to 200 HP (easy), 2400CC, RWD, and it had a backseast. Beast!!!
January 19th, 2011 at 10:11 am
Singletary? No thanks, keep Biekert on staff….that guy can articulate his point to the LBers without dropping trou.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:12 am
I have been an Al Davis boot licker for 30 years….but you don’t air your dirty laundry like that no matter what business you are in. Personally I like the hire but I am sick of the circus and blame game. Al should have showed Hue Jackson the respect he deserved by introducing him and not discussing Cable at all!
Trying to jip your coach out of money when you are already paying him less money than most coaches in the league is screwed up and uncalled for. On top of it airing your dirty laundry in the public is considered low class.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:12 am
am i the only one that wouldve loved to see Mike Signletary as our Linebacker coach? who better to tutor Rolando McClain…
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It is crazy he is going to Vikes LB coach, it is similar if Tim Brown or Rich Gannon went to coach the Chargers, Broncos or Chiefs.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:14 am
I think Al & Hue missed out on option A & B for DC…
I think Roby Ryan was A & Pagano was B….
Both had prior work with Nnamdi…
January 19th, 2011 at 10:14 am
Dakota,
You stole my thunder. lol. I was going to tell JHill #57, that in Rob Huizengas book he said there is a room in the Raider facility full of scrapbooks with every article ever written about Al Davis and his Raiders.
I have no idea if that is true or not. But, if it is it wouldn’t surprise me, if he is that obssesed with how people perceive him and his organization, that he would keep track of what is said on Jerry’s blog.
Might sound far fetched, but he might want to keep his thumb on the pulse of the Raider Nation. See what is being said about him and his beloved Raiduhs.
Sure sounds like he is familiar with, and even fond of Jerry’s work. That from a man who views the media as public enemy #1.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:16 am
Silver-and-black666 Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:12 am
On top of it airing your dirty laundry in the public is considered low class.
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Funny how no one points out Cable is the one who leaked the info publicly then filed against Al…
January 19th, 2011 at 10:16 am
What would “raiding” the Baltimore Ravens coaching staff look like for Hue Jackson?
John Marshall -> Dean Pees
Mike Haluchak -> Ted Monachino
Jim Michalczik -> John Matsko
Chris Morgan -> Andy Moeller
Ted Tollner -> Al Saunders
Paul Hackett -> Jim Hostler
Sanjay Lal -> Jason Brooks
Brad Roll -> Bob Rogucki
I think Kelly Skipper, Adam Henry & Eric Sanders have done a fine job and should be retained.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:17 am
Silver-and-black666 Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:12 am
I have been an Al Davis boot licker for 30 years….but you don’t air your dirty laundry like that no matter what business you are in. Personally I like the hire but I am sick of the circus and blame game. Al should have showed Hue Jackson the respect he deserved by introducing him and not discussing Cable at all!
Trying to jip your coach out of money when you are already paying him less money than most coaches in the league is screwed up and uncalled for. On top of it airing your dirty laundry in the public is considered low class.
Exactly and he called the press BACK into the room didn’t he? Or sat them back down just to rip Cable!
January 19th, 2011 at 10:19 am
Al,
You are the man!!!!!!!
Long Live Al!!!!!!
January 19th, 2011 at 10:19 am
116.buckeyeraider Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:14 am
Dakota,
You stole my thunder. lol. I was going to tell JHill #57, that in Rob Huizengas book he said there is a room in the Raider facility full of scrapbooks with every article ever written about Al Davis and his Raiders.
I have no idea if that is true or not. But, if it is it wouldn’t surprise me, if he is that obssesed with how people perceive him and his organization, that he would keep track of what is said on Jerry’s blog.
Might sound far fetched, but he might want to keep his thumb on the pulse of the Raider Nation. See what is being said about him and his beloved Raiduhs.
Sure sounds like he is familiar with, and even fond of Jerry’s work. That from a man who views the media as public enemy #1.
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Could also explain why some of that Al Davis haters (like me) get banned once in a while…Al probably points to a post and has Herrera give Jerry a jingle, then Jerr drops the hammer. I was once banned for saying I hoped that I would outlive Al Davis…..I am 34! I still hope I outlive Al Davis!
January 19th, 2011 at 10:19 am
Really hope Hue/Al brings in Sherman, the Cowboys’ former WRs coach to coach up Ford, Murphy, and god willing, DHB.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:20 am
Other than Al Davis, Snake Stabler epitimises the Raiders and that guy had a line of women on a conveyer belt going up to his room.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:20 am
Saunders and Waufle will be the O and D coordinators
January 19th, 2011 at 10:20 am
***the****
January 19th, 2011 at 10:21 am
Al Saunders as OC all but done deal..
January 19th, 2011 at 10:21 am
Davis has Zero class, and no respect for anybody. He made Jackson and his wife and 3 children sit there and listen to that garbage about Cable for an hour. When he could have easily done that in his office with a few reporters, if at all.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:22 am
Waufle not a lock…more of a last resort..
January 19th, 2011 at 10:22 am
Morning peoples!
After seeing Al yesterday, the old man doesn’t look to good in health, but he still sounds sharp as hell. I don’t give a damn what people say, Al has football knowledge.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:22 am
I get why Al wanted to talk about the Cable situation, but it was painful to watch him turn what should have been a positive event into… that. It was ugly.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:22 am
KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:21 am
Davis has Zero class, and no respect for anybody. He made Jackson and his wife and 3 children sit there and listen to that garbage about Cable for an hour. When he could have easily done that in his office with a few reporters, if at all.
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Is there prior history of Al letting reporters in his office?….
January 19th, 2011 at 10:23 am
Kell,
why do you strive so hard to be like Al Davis ???
January 19th, 2011 at 10:23 am
Lets bring in Manusky as our D coordinator. I like what he did across the Bay, w/ them, sorry azz Whiners.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:23 am
Silver-and-black666 Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:12 am
I have been an Al Davis boot licker for 30 years….but you don’t air your dirty laundry like that no matter what business you are in. Personally I like the hire but I am sick of the circus and blame game. Al should have showed Hue Jackson the respect he deserved by introducing him and not discussing Cable at all!
Trying to jip your coach out of money when you are already paying him less money than most coaches in the league is screwed up and uncalled for. On top of it airing your dirty laundry in the public is considered low class.
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Amen.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:24 am
124.Lynn from Snot Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:20 am
Saunders and Waufle will be the O and D coordinators
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I thought Waufle has made it clear that he does not want to be a coordinator, that he likes his current job. I think that is why Jackson glossed over Waufle when a reporter asked if he would be considered for the DC job. I think Al and Hue were just trying to give Wauffle some public props. I wouldn’t read too much into it.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:24 am
torturedraiderfan says:
Jan 19, 2011 9:56 AM
I’ve been a Raider fan all my life. I even traveled to Canton when Al Davis was inducted into the HOF. But over the past few years, Al has become solely and completely focused on exerting his control over the organization rather than winning football games. I hate what he has, and continues to do to the organization. He embarrasses the team and himself. The Raiders will never win while he’s alive. He has become a rotten vindictive person. Every breath he takes is a waste of oxygen. Thanks Al for taking away the enjoyment of watching and following Raider football.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:24 am
Manusky was hired by the Chargers.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:24 am
Wow KK and I agree on something!
January 19th, 2011 at 10:26 am
dEUCE dEUCE OR #2
If Cable aired the dirty laundry like you said why didn’t Al do like he does with every other report “Not acknowledge it”
But no he had to add fuel to the fire so the writers had something to write about today, he should have kept it to himself, period!
January 19th, 2011 at 10:26 am
49ersmang says:
Jan 19, 2011 10:23 AM
It’s safe to say that the Raiders need a new ‘face’ for the organization .
January 19th, 2011 at 10:28 am
moelester says:
Jan 19, 2011 10:30 AM
Oh wow, Al Davis is trying to get out of paying an ex head coach..never seen him do that before. What a snake.
He instantly starts ripping on his head coaches once they are gone and bashing them in order to get out of paying them what they are owed.
Criminal
Repeat offender.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:28 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:21 am
Al Saunders as OC all but done deal..
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I think they are trying for Jeremy Bates though.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:29 am
KoolKell = moelester ???
January 19th, 2011 at 10:29 am
# YoungAmerican Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:24 am
Manusky was hired by the Chargers.
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Damn. Too bad. I think the DisChargers D won’t lose a beat w/ Manusky on board. (Fk)
January 19th, 2011 at 10:30 am
“Thanks Al for taking away the enjoyment of watching and following Raider football”
Quote of the year!!!
January 19th, 2011 at 10:33 am
I think Winston Moss might be the guy. Former Raiders. Has interviewed before. GB Runs a similar D to ours.
But he is currently the assistant HC/LBers coach in Green Bay….meaning the Raiders would have to give him a promotion to get him on our staff without receiving permission from the Packers. Well, GB would still have to give permission, but it would be a formality as long as the Raiders are giving him a shot at a promotion.
But what is a promotion form Assistant HC/LBer coach? Is DC considered a promotion, or would he have to be named assistant HC/DC?
January 19th, 2011 at 10:33 am
133.ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:23 am
Silver-and-black666 Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:12 am
I have been an Al Davis boot licker for 30 years….but you don’t air your dirty laundry like that no matter what business you are in. Personally I like the hire but I am sick of the circus and blame game. Al should have showed Hue Jackson the respect he deserved by introducing him and not discussing Cable at all!
Trying to jip your coach out of money when you are already paying him less money than most coaches in the league is screwed up and uncalled for. On top of it airing your dirty laundry in the public is considered low class.
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Amen.
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Agreed!
January 19th, 2011 at 10:35 am
Anyone get the feeling that Alex Smith will be a Raider?
January 19th, 2011 at 10:35 am
But what is a promotion form Assistant HC/LBer coach? Is DC considered a promotion, or would he have to be named assistant HC/DC?
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Thats why this whole assistant HC title came in to play. Because of the rule that states a coach cant leave under contract for a lateral move.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:36 am
###promotion FROM Assistant****
Damn. I can’t type today. I am drugged up on cold meds….
January 19th, 2011 at 10:37 am
# aig-raiders Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:35 am
Anyone get the feeling that Alex Smith will be a Raider?
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More like VY or Leinart.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:37 am
Aig-Raiders Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:35 am
Anyone get the feeling that Alex Smith will be a Raider?
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No.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:38 am
bcz24,
Right, but is going from AHC/LBer coach to DC a promotion or would Al have to name Winston AHC/DC? That might make Jackson a little paranoid lol.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:39 am
Cable is no choir boy but why didnt Al fire him if he was so disgusted with him and the Randy incident? Why didnt he fire Lance Kiffin prior to the 2008 season?
All these personal vendettas are at the expense of the team, fans and winning!
January 19th, 2011 at 10:39 am
My hopes for new offensive coaches:
O.C. Bill Musgrave (current Atl QB Coach)
O-Line Andy Moeller (Baltimore Asst.)
QB’s They should keep Tollner on for continuity
WR Andy Sugarman (Rams QC asst.)
January 19th, 2011 at 10:40 am
I’m not vouching for Alex Smith. Dont like him but Al sure seemed to like him yesterday.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:41 am
116.DeuceDeuce Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:16 am
Silver-and-black666 Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:12 am
On top of it airing your dirty laundry in the public is considered low class.
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Funny how no one points out Cable is the one who leaked the info publicly then filed against Al…
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Exactly!
CABLE is the one who ran to Schefter.
Schefter of all people????
January 19th, 2011 at 10:41 am
Not certain how that heirarchy works, but it seems to me that DC wouldnt be a ‘promotion’ from AHC
January 19th, 2011 at 10:42 am
Al Davis and Hue Jackson are two birds of a feather. They both like to slander people.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:43 am
154.aig-raiders Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:39 am
Cable is no choir boy but why didnt Al fire him if he was so disgusted with him and the Randy incident? Why didnt he fire Lance Kiffin prior to the 2008 season?
All these personal vendettas are at the expense of the team, fans and winning!
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Very true. Al is certainly more interested in settling personal vendettas than in winning games. Otherwise Kiffin would have been let go in Jan or Feb of 2008, and the 2008 season wouldn’t have been a total loss….and Tom Cable wouldn’t have been the HC because Al would have had time to look elsewhere. It just goes to show that the team can suffer for years due to Al’s messed up priorities.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:44 am
what’s up with that HUGE scar across Hue’s right eye and forehead?
January 19th, 2011 at 10:46 am
Hell,
We could have had Hue Jack as HC this past season rather than waiting 1 more season to find out if he can do it or not. The 2010 season is a waste now imo. If he got rid of Cable and not pay him, I doubt anyone would have any issues with that. He waited til now and we got issues with players/fans/media. What a dumba$$.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:46 am
Silver-and-black666 Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:26 am
dEUCE dEUCE OR #2
If Cable aired the dirty laundry like you said why didn’t Al do like he does with every other report “Not acknowledge it”
But no he had to add fuel to the fire so the writers had something to write about today, he should have kept it to himself, period!
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You must not follow the Raiders or Al Davis much….Theres money involved….Al will do whatever it takes to make sure he makes his case when $ is involved..
January 19th, 2011 at 10:47 am
Exactly!
CABLE is the one who ran to Schefter.
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Link?
January 19th, 2011 at 10:47 am
The Raiders real problem continues to be the same.
We will never be really good without a great quarterback.
All the best teams have a great quarterback.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:47 am
You must not follow the Raiders or Al Davis much….Theres money involved….Al will do whatever it takes to make sure he makes his case when $ is involved..
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Sure, he’s running that organization on a shoestring.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:48 am
Jhill
Repost
If Cable aired the dirty laundry like you said why didn’t Al do like he does with every other report “Not acknowledge it”
But no he had to add fuel to the fire so the writers had something to write about today, he should have kept it to himself, period!
January 19th, 2011 at 10:48 am
Trying to jip your coach out of money when you are already paying him less money than most coaches in the league is screwed up and uncalled for. On top of it airing your dirty laundry in the public is considered low class.
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Cmon 666,
Cable should’v been fired for assualting Hansen, right?
Al kept Cable on for 2 more years and at least, what 3 million cash?
3-4 million is cash that Cable would have NEVER seen as a HC in the NFL.
Cable is the one that ran to Schefter. Did you really expect Al to duck that at a press conference? He answers pretty much all questions these reporters shoot at him like EnglandRaider points out, and is a straight shooter.
Had Cable never brought it up to the rumormonger of all people, then we wouldn’t be discussing it.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:49 am
# Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 7:53 am
This is what it means to be a raider. Haters everywhere including the local media. My beloved city of Oakland is constantly trashed & treated as a second class city in the shadow of SF. The coliseum is regarded as a crumbling dump ( true ) & it’s fans are all thugs & convicts (untrue). Davis is a lunatic, the head coach is a puppet that failed before the ink dries on his dirt cheap contract. Our players are busts, has beens & retreads.
They hate everything about us top to bottom. Winning next year is going to be sweet! We are the villains & the bad guys in black!
I wouldn’t have it any other way! Long live Oakland, long live the Raiders & Al Davis!
It’s a silver & black thing, you wouldn’t understand.
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~we are the villains~?
~the bad guys in black~?
~they hate us~?
~long live Al Davis~?
sounds like you’re one of those little dweebs who are a fan because of the image.
It’s called small man syndrome.
Sad news for ya is you will never outgrow it.
It’s who you are.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:49 am
Actually I think Al was doing a pre-emptive strike on Cable. I believe Jerry reported that Cable will spill the beans on what went on during the season with Al and the roster decisions. Al was trying to kill Cable’s character so that whatever is spilled later would not be taken seriously.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:49 am
aig-raiders Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:40 am
I’m not vouching for Alex Smith. Dont like him but Al sure seemed to like him yesterday.
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Former 1st pick…chance to rub it in Niners face…etc…wouldnt be shocked if we get him…
WHEN not if WHEN Campbell is hurt Alex would get his chance…
January 19th, 2011 at 10:49 am
Raider nation buy those tickets. Coach Jackson is gonna make this team an offensive machine and no doubt the defense is gonna get better.
RAIDER 4 LIFE
January 19th, 2011 at 10:50 am
155.aig-raiders Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:40 am
I’m not vouching for Alex Smith. Dont like him but Al sure seemed to like him yesterday.
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You’re right about that.
Seemed to be when that tear ran down his face, lol.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:50 am
Kirk Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:47 am
The Raiders real problem continues to be the same.
We will never be really good without a great quarterback.
All the best teams have a great quarterback.
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Mark Sanchez is not great.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:50 am
Hue Jackson was the QB coach at Baltimore in 2009. Hiring him as our O.C. was a big promotion for him, a test of his coaching skills by Al Davis and a check on Tom Cable’s play-calling.
I gotta say, even though Al is mostly vindictive and petty in his coach dealings, the prudent move was waiting a year to see how Hue Jackson panned out. Even if his relationship with Cable was bad.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:51 am
But no he had to add fuel to the fire so the writers had something to write about today, he should have kept it to himself, period!
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I can respect your point 666.
I’m just saying, knowing our owner, this was not a surprise to me.
I agree with you that this PC should’ve been about Hue Jackson only.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:51 am
Mark Sanchez can and is willing to make throws that Jason Campbell never will try.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:53 am
J Hill Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:48 am
Cmon 666,
Cable should’v been fired for assualting Hansen, right?
Al kept Cable on for 2 more years and at least, what 3 million cash?
3-4 million is cash that Cable would have NEVER seen as a HC in the NFL.
Cable is the one that ran to Schefter. Did you really expect Al to duck that at a press conference? He answers pretty much all questions these reporters shoot at him like EnglandRaider points out, and is a straight shooter.
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2.5 million
He painted himself as morally outraged yesterday, yet kept Cable for 2 years.
Do you have a link suggesting Cable went to ESPN?
January 19th, 2011 at 10:53 am
aig-raiders Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:51 am
Mark Sanchez can and is willing to make throws that Jason Campbell never will try.
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Like….?
January 19th, 2011 at 10:53 am
~Al was trying to kill Cable’s character so that whatever is spilled later would not be taken seriously.~
It’s Al Davis.
Same guy who stated JR is “a great qb”
Who said JC reminds him of Plunkett.
Because Al said it, the accusations are already minimized.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:54 am
Seattle is taking on a big risk by knowingly hiring a person who has admitted to abusing women.
At least the Raiders can hide behind the shield of ignorance of past transgressions….unless of course some of what happened occurred AFTER Cable admitted to being a wife beater.
But if Cable does something to a woman while on Seahawks’ business, then that team is going to get nailed big time because they knew what he was when they hired him and chose to ignore the warning signs….at least that is what it said on LA Law one time.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:54 am
Please stop with the “Davis jipped the coach” garbage! Davis fined the coach, when he could have fired him without pay. Instead he kept it quiet got his ducks in a row, and allowed Cable to keep his 2 million dollar salary? All of this while cable was taking davis to court.
Outrageous
January 19th, 2011 at 10:55 am
Number 2
“You must not follow the Raiders or Al Davis much….”
Really have you been to a game lately, have you seen what the attendance was this year?
That is more money lost than a 20K fine to a coach?
Where did you take math?
Lastly every writer that covers football can say what they want about our team because the organization will neither confirm nor deny reports, why air our laundry out now when it is supposed to be a time of celebration!
January 19th, 2011 at 10:55 am
KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:53 am
Do you have a link suggesting Cable went to ESPN?
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http://www.espn.go.com/Tom_Cable_went_to_ESPN_and_its_obvious_to_everyone_but_Al_Davis_haters.html
January 19th, 2011 at 10:56 am
Dakota Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:54 am
Seattle is taking on a big risk by knowingly hiring a person who has admitted to abusing women.
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Yep, makes you wonder.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:57 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:55 am
KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:53 am
Do you have a link suggesting Cable went to ESPN?
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http://www.espn.go.com/Tom_Cable_went_to_ESPN_and_its_obvious_to_everyone_but_Al_Davis_haters.html
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That link is no good, try again.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:59 am
Funny, and sad, was Hue saying “I was asked why would you want to come and coach here?”….
By the end of that embarrassing PC, which should have been Hue’s day, which was an PC announcing where a man reached a dream of coaching in the NFL, where he brought in his family from all over, which should have been a shining celebration, instead morphed into something Hue, and his family will always remember that the day wasn’t about Hue, at all.
Where each and every family member was now thinking “Now we know why each and every coach that left the Raiders was glad they did”
Way to ruin their day, Al.
January 19th, 2011 at 10:59 am
Silver-and-black666 Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:55 am
Number 2
“You must not follow the Raiders or Al Davis much….”
Really have you been to a game lately, have you seen what the attendance was this year?
That is more money lost than a 20K fine to a coach?
Where did you take math?
Lastly every writer that covers football can say what they want about our team because the organization will neither confirm nor deny reports, why air our laundry out now when it is supposed to be a time of celebration
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Your point being?…Al has no control on attendance..he can control wages though….
And save your breath about putting a winning team on the field…we had a playoff race team this year and still couldnt avoid a blackout..
January 19th, 2011 at 10:59 am
One winning Coach in the last 15 years…..and those boots are still tasty?
January 19th, 2011 at 10:59 am
178.DeuceDeuce Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:53 am
aig-raiders Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:51 am
Mark Sanchez can and is willing to make throws that Jason Campbell never will try.
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Like….?
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1. Took the Jets down for a 2 min drive on a big bomb to Edwards against the Texans earlier this year. Didnt neve use that much time either. JC failed to even attempt a throw downfield in a similar situation against Jax. Sanchez 1- JC 0
2. Against Colts in Playoffs, made a backshoulder throw to Edwards to seal the game in another 2 min drive. Has JC even attempted any backshoulder throws this year (I’m not even counting completions)? Sanchez 2 – JC 0
3. vs NE, made a beautiful outside throw to Edwards for a critical first down when the game was still tight. Made another beautiful back corner of endzone to Holmes for a TD. Notice I dont bother to give credit short pass and long scramble by Cotchery. Sanchez 3 – JC 0
We good?
January 19th, 2011 at 10:59 am
KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:57 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:55 am
KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:53 am
Do you have a link suggesting Cable went to ESPN?
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http://www.espn.go.com/Tom_Cable_went_to_ESPN_and_its_obvious_to_everyone_but_Al_Davis_haters.html
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That link is no good, try again.
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Keep clicking boy…youll get it..
January 19th, 2011 at 11:00 am
6 playoff appearances since 1989…..and those boots are still tasty?
January 19th, 2011 at 11:00 am
The money Al Davis is losing due to low ticket sales should concern him more than anything else!
PERIOD!
January 19th, 2011 at 11:00 am
KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:21 am
Davis has Zero class, and no respect for anybody. He made Jackson and his wife and 3 children sit there and listen to that garbage about Cable for an hour. When he could have easily done that in his office with a few reporters, if at all.
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Yeah, it wasn’t too good for the wife and kids not to mention Jackson who actually acquitted himself quite well.
The only people who are going to argue against that statement are Al’s bootlickers.
I’ve been an Al loyalist for long time but I’ll damned if I’m going to lick his boots.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:01 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:59 am
Your point being?…Al has no control on attendance..he can control wages though….
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Where’d you go to business school?
January 19th, 2011 at 11:02 am
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http://www.espn.go.com/Tom_Cable_went_to_ESPN_and_its_obvious_to_everyone_but_Al_Davis_haters.html
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LOL!
Kell,
How do you think Schefter got the scoop on that? How is it that none of the local reporters “broke” that story?
You think Jer tweeted it to Schefter?
January 19th, 2011 at 11:02 am
180.Dakota Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:54 am
Seattle is taking on a big risk by knowingly hiring a person who has admitted to abusing women.
At least the Raiders can hide behind the shield of ignorance of past transgressions….unless of course some of what happened occurred AFTER Cable admitted to being a wife beater.
But if Cable does something to a woman while on Seahawks’ business, then that team is going to get nailed big time because they knew what he was when they hired him and chose to ignore the warning signs….at least that is what it said on LA Law one time.
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True.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:02 am
aig-raiders Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:59 am
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You mean like the OT bomb to Jacoby Ford to beat the Chiefs?
You mean like the back shoulder throws to DHB that were dropped?
Like the dart down the middle against the Texans that bounced off Murphys shoulder pads?
Ya…were good..
January 19th, 2011 at 11:02 am
Silver-And-Black666 Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:00 am
The money Al Davis is losing due to low ticket sales should concern him more than anything else!
PERIOD!
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Period.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:04 am
“And save your breath about putting a winning team on the field…we had a playoff race team this year and still couldnt avoid a blackout..”
Because people like ME are not going to games as long as the circus continues no matter how good of a team is on the field.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:04 am
What % of Al’s income even comes from ticket sales?
Teams split the gate 60-40 at every game with the home team taking 60% obviously. So Al profits from loyal Bronco’s fans and KC fans, and is hurt by no-show Raider and Charger fans lol.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:04 am
Silver-and-black666 Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:00 am
The money Al Davis is losing due to low ticket sales should concern him more than anything else!
PERIOD!
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VERY true..but is it money lost…or money not earned?
January 19th, 2011 at 11:05 am
J Hill Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:02 am
LOL!
Kell,
How do you think Schefter got the scoop on that? How is it that none of the local reporters “broke” that story?
You think Jer tweeted it to Schefter?
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They don’t have the audience or NFL connections ESPN has.
When’s the last time “Jer” broke any story. He get’s his news from ESPN & PFT, just like you do.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:07 am
Because people like ME are not going to games as long as the circus continues no matter how good of a team is on the field.
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Really???
No matter how good the team is on the field?
Didn’t you travel to a Raider game this past year?
January 19th, 2011 at 11:07 am
another name to remember in the coaching search is Craig Ver Steeg.
Currently an Offensive Assistant for the Ravens, but served as O.C. at Rutgers before that and was a QB Coach and O.C. at Utah under Urban Meyer.
Played at USC in college and is a SoCal native
Could definitely see this guy coming in as a QB coach
January 19th, 2011 at 11:07 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:59 am
KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:57 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:55 am
KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:53 am
Do you have a link suggesting Cable went to ESPN?
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http://www.espn.go.com/Tom_Cable_went_to_ESPN_and_its_obvious_to_everyone_but_Al_Davis_haters.html
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That link is no good, try again.
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Keep clicking boy…youll get it..
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So you’re just sitting here telling a bunch of lies?
January 19th, 2011 at 11:07 am
That link is no good, try again.
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That couldnt have been anymore obvious if he put your name in the link!
January 19th, 2011 at 11:08 am
long live AL!!!!
January 19th, 2011 at 11:08 am
6 Head Coaches in 9 years…..and those boots are STILL tasty?
January 19th, 2011 at 11:10 am
Wonder why Hue would have invited his family. He should have known what this was going to be.
That presser was the Al Davis Show, at least the last 1/2 or 1/3. He was in rare form.
Whereas I love to see Al clown on reporters and cuss people out, it must have been akward for Hue’s family.
He certainly said all the right things. And he’s gotta know how Al gets down. He was hand-picked to be the head coach a year ago, so he’s obviously a Davis guy and fits the pattern of young offensive guru – O Line guy – young offensive guru – etc.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:11 am
KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:07 am
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Maybe its your web browser…the link works fine for me…
January 19th, 2011 at 11:11 am
Nobody in here has been a Raider fan longer or more passionately than me.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:12 am
I cant beleive there are still people making excuses fro that weasel cable. Had he not tried to leak the story of being fined, we never would have known how much of turd he was off the field. Davis is fighter and knocked cable out, and crushed the local media haters all at the same time. Al is the greatest!
January 19th, 2011 at 11:13 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:11 am
KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:07 am
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Maybe its your web browser…the link works fine for me…
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You can’t defend your point, so you just sit in here and lie?
Bootlicker.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:13 am
Curly, like Kitten before him, wanted to sit at the big boys table. And, like Kitten before him, Curly hung himself.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:14 am
Cable served his purpose and now it’s time to move on. Hue hit the nail squarely on the head, Cable’s an O Line guy. He didn’t have this team prepared like they needed to be.
In fairness, Hue laid a few eggs himself.
I’m excited about what Jackson brings to the table though.
Let’s get a good staff in here and win the AFC West.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:14 am
212.KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:11 am
Nobody in here has been a Raider fan longer or more passionately than me.
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What about M Lonetree and Priesttj?
January 19th, 2011 at 11:14 am
Because people like ME are not going to games as long as the circus continues no matter how good of a team is on the field.
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Seems silly to remain a fan…
January 19th, 2011 at 11:15 am
KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:08 am
6 Head Coaches in 9 years…..and those boots are STILL tasty?
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The Titans have had 1 coach in those same 9 years…
And we STILL have the same amount of playoff wins as them (2)….and 1 more conference title…
January 19th, 2011 at 11:15 am
# KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:11 am
Nobody in here has been a Raider fan longer or more passionately than me.
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Maybe true, but that’s because I’m only 29 and wasn’t brought to this earth before that.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:15 am
So what if Davis fires coaches. I would rather have davis pick a guy and get rid of him when he knows that guy cant cut it.
This is better than the teams that let loser coaches stay year after year. think fox in carolina, think kubiak in houston.
Sorry but Hu is the best hire Davis has made since flores.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:15 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:12 am
Al is the greatest!
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In what regard?
Super Bowls
Team Value
Playoff appearances
Attendance
Greatest at what?
January 19th, 2011 at 11:15 am
KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:11 am
Nobody in here has been a Raider fan longer or more passionately than me.
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Link???…
January 19th, 2011 at 11:17 am
And….Al doesnt have the leg strength to walk in boots anymore….its common knowledge…
January 19th, 2011 at 11:17 am
Jhill
I have been to one game in the last 2 years. I used to go to 6 or 7 a year as I live in San Jose.
I am still protesting!
January 19th, 2011 at 11:17 am
The Titans have had 1 coach in those same 9 years…
And we STILL have the same amount of playoff wins as them (2)….and 1 more conference title…
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And then some dumbass bootlicker comes in here with a comment like that, after 7 straight seasons of 11 losses or more.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:17 am
We’ll hear enough from Hue in the coming months (and hopefully years). How many of these gems do we have left from Al?
Hate him, be disaapointed, whatever (no one will blame you, he’s made mistakes and admits as much), but give the man his due for shaping the organization you hold so dear.
I’ll miss the he11 outta these pressers.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:17 am
“Cable did not return a phone call. A Raiders official said the team had no comment. However, Cable’s agent issued a brief statement.
“The league will process this matter accordingly,” said Don Yee, Cable’s agent, in an e-mail to Bay Area News Group reporter Jerry McDonald.
The ESPN report cited “team sources” behind the revelation that Cable was fined by Davis. Two current Raiders employees said Cable no doubt is the one leaking the information.”
http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_17114103?source=most_viewed
January 19th, 2011 at 11:18 am
Kell,
You can’t possibly be sitting here asking for a link to the obvious.
That’s like me asking you for a link to prove Al Davis drafted DHB instead of Cable.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:19 am
LA To TheBay Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:17 am
I’ll miss the he11 outta these pressers.
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You’ll miss hiring/firing Head Coaches every 2 years, great.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:19 am
KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:17 am
The Titans have had 1 coach in those same 9 years…
And we STILL have the same amount of playoff wins as them (2)….and 1 more conference title…
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And then some dumbass bootlicker comes in here with a comment like that, after 7 straight seasons of 11 losses or more.
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awww…the little one doesnt get it…
January 19th, 2011 at 11:19 am
KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:15 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:12 am
Al is the greatest!
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In what regard?
Super Bowls
Team Value
Playoff appearances
Attendance
Greatest at what?
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KK,
lets not go through this again. 3 Lombardi trophies, plus the afl title! We hit a rough patch but we are back!
January 19th, 2011 at 11:20 am
bcz24
What are my options be like the kids today that change teams as often as they change hats…..no way I am a Raider for life just protesting until the ownership changes!
January 19th, 2011 at 11:20 am
Dakota,
yeah, KK is just rambling.
by the way, I heard Ol’ Al make specific reference to you yesterday. He was speaking about the national and global Raider Nation and I could swear he said “special thanks to the Hot Springs, South Dakota contingent for keeping the faith while stuck in donkey territory.” or maybe not.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:20 am
KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:15 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:12 am
Al is the greatest!
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In what regard?
Super Bowls
Team Value
Playoff appearances
Attendance
Greatest at what?
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Mistic, if I may?
Greatest at smashing the haters, media and “fan” alike while reveling in the rich history of the empire he’s built with misfits and outcasts, dominating the football landscape with a promise to return to hard-nosed, smashmouth play and filling the air with footballs launched from the rifle arm of the next Plunkett.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:20 am
197.DeuceDeuce Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:02 am
aig-raiders Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:59 am
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You mean like the OT bomb to Jacoby Ford to beat the Chiefs?
You mean like the back shoulder throws to DHB that were dropped?
Like the dart down the middle against the Texans that bounced off Murphys shoulder pads?
Ya…were good..
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1. vs KC, you’re conveniently forgetting the failed flea flicker he completely whiffed on and was having a lousy day.
2. DHB, not even sure which game you’re talking about.
3. Dart to Murphy vs Texans….That was Bruce Gradkowski throwing that ball. Bruce will actually make backshoulder throws. JC dont do it because JC always wait for the WR to be open first.
Ya I’m good….not sure about your memory though.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:21 am
And then some dumbass bootlicker comes in here
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What was that you were saying about resorting to name calling Kell?
January 19th, 2011 at 11:22 am
KK,
lets not go through this again. 3 Lombardi trophies, plus the afl title! We hit a rough patch but we are back!
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We hit a rough patch????????????? 20 Freaking Years????????
I admire your tenacity.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:23 am
187killa Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 10:04 am
“am i the only one that wouldve loved to see Mike Signletary as our Linebacker coach? who better to tutor Rolando McClain…”
Jackson was asked what he thought was one of his strengths as a coach. He responded that getting to know his players as people was one. Then he expanded on that a bit, saying that even though he was the OC, he took it upon himself to get to know the guys on the defensive side of the ball.
The irony didn’t escape me that not long before that, he had referred to Rolando McClain as “Renaldo.”
I can forgive him for it. RC’s first name often stumps me too. Still, it seem our new coach has trouble with names as does the owner.
All humor aside, I am impressed so far with Jackson and have to admit that he is at least as, and probably more than, responsible for the improvement on the offensive side of the ball. Maybe Cable did improve the play of the guys on the O-line. I don’t know, but it’s clear from his remarks, that Jason Campbell grew more comfortable with the system from Jackson’s tutelage, not from Cable’s.
Now, so what, you say? It’s Jason Campbell? Well, he’s our QB, like it or not, and he did show IMO, great improvement as the season progressed. If Jackson can impart a sense of confidence in Jason that will help him use his physical tools (you can’t argue that the guy doesn’t have physical tools) then that’s great. During the presser, Al stressed that many a QB didn’t flourish until later in his career. I can see how he feels that way about JC.
Lastly, I couldn’t help feeling really, really sad. My dad died at 80, after a long and debilitating fight with heart disease and lung problems. He also was suffering from dementia the last few years of his life. Before he began to exhibit those mental signs, however, when we’d help him get ready to go somewhere, this proud man whose body had once been a cathedral of strength, would look at us pitifully and say, “Kids, it’s hell getting old.”
It has to be really hard for Al Davis, whose pride (in the Biblical sense) has always been a problem for him, to put himself front and center in front of the people and the cameras, knowing that both will capture his physical infirmities and that many will try to ridicule mental infirmities. That he still will do so speaks of his passion. You have to give him that–that in his frail state, he hasn’t given up the spirit that still resides within. Most people that frail would give it up. Not Al. For that, with all his faults, I have to give him some respect.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:23 am
1. vs KC, you’re conveniently forgetting the failed flea flicker he completely whiffed on and was having a lousy day.
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Wasn’t that the SF game to Murphy?
And didn’t he come right back on the next play and hit Ford in stride deep but Ford dropped the ball?
I agree with you on the back shoulder throws, or lack thereof though.
Let me ask the semi pro’s out there this. Don’t you think the back shoulder throw is something that is practiced? Do you think we practice that play since I’ve never seen a Raider QB make that throw? I don’t even recall Gardowski doing that.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:23 am
LA to TheBay Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:20 am
KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:15 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:12 am
Al is the greatest!
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In what regard?
Super Bowls
Team Value
Playoff appearances
Attendance
Greatest at what?
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Mistic, if I may?
Greatest at smashing the haters, media and “fan” alike while reveling in the rich history of the empire he’s built with misfits and outcasts, dominating the football landscape with a promise to return to hard-nosed, smashmouth play and filling the air with footballs launched from the rifle arm of the next Plunkett.
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Im good with this
January 19th, 2011 at 11:24 am
aig-raiders Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:20 am
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Your right…forgot that was Bruce…
Still I dont see Mark Sanchez & the term “great” in the same breath…
I think he takes more chances because they have the D to back him up… And they dont really let him throw in all clutch situations…
January 19th, 2011 at 11:25 am
Being a fan of a team doesn’t mean you can’t disagree with the team’s direction, players, coaches or ownership.
If you want your team to win, and you identify an obstacle to that success, then I don’t see a problem railing against said obstacle….even when, as with the Raiders, the biggest obstacle for the team is the owner. It may be a waste of time, but at least you made your opinion known.
As a fan your loyalty should be to the team itself, not some guy that holds the most shares of stock in the team, or a head coach who isn’t qualified or a QB who is a worthless POS. Team first. You support those that are getting the job done…everyone else is a liability.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:26 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:15 am
KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:08 am
6 Head Coaches in 9 years…..and those boots are STILL tasty?
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The Titans have had 1 coach in those same 9 years…
And we STILL have the same amount of playoff wins as them (2)….and 1 more conference title…
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And you’re soooooo prooouuud, aren’t ya?
January 19th, 2011 at 11:28 am
Dakota Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:25 am
Being a fan of a team doesn’t mean you can’t disagree with the team’s direction, players, coaches or ownership.
If you want your team to win, and you identify an obstacle to that success, then I don’t see a problem railing against said obstacle….even when, as with the Raiders, the biggest obstacle for the team is the owner. It may be a waste of time, but at least you made your opinion known.
As a fan your loyalty should be to the team itself, not some guy that holds the most shares of stock in the team, or a head coach who isn’t qualified or a QB who is a worthless POS. Team first. You support those that are getting the job done…everyone else is a liability.
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Couldn’t have said it better.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:28 am
KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:26 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:15 am
KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:08 am
6 Head Coaches in 9 years…..and those boots are STILL tasty?
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The Titans have had 1 coach in those same 9 years…
And we STILL have the same amount of playoff wins as them (2)….and 1 more conference title…
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And you’re soooooo prooouuud, aren’t ya?
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awww…you still dont get the point….
January 19th, 2011 at 11:29 am
Cable knew he wasnt coming back. Thats why at the KC postgame he wasnt even wearing Raiders gear (Kiffin eschewed Raiders gear on his final presser too). Cable seems like a grade A doucher. I was happy he wasnt retained. I wish it could have went more amicably because I HATE seeing the Raiders publicly trashed. Its frustrating to watch the media smack us around like a bully beating on a ruhtard because he cant fight back. It is what it is though. Winning cures all that ails us though, if Hue can put a winner on the field, all this other BS will be forgotten.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:29 am
Luvmarvhub,
very nice post above. Eloquent.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:29 am
I am still protesting!
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Protesting the owner trying to put a winning product on the field?
I know we are spoiled as Raider fans, but 7 years to rebuild isn’t that long. Ask the Lions, Browns, Titans, etc.
This team is CLEARLY back to a point where we are ready to compete so anything else, i.e. off the field stuff, doesn’t concern me.
I fully expect the Raiders to win the AFC West next year. What else are we supposed to want?
January 19th, 2011 at 11:30 am
234.M Lonetree Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:20 am
Dakota,
yeah, KK is just rambling.
by the way, I heard Ol’ Al make specific reference to you yesterday. He was speaking about the national and global Raider Nation and I could swear he said “special thanks to the Hot Springs, South Dakota contingent for keeping the faith while stuck in donkey territory.” or maybe not.
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I though I heard that….He also said he should have listened to Lakota back in 2009 and never should have hired Cable as the head coach in the first place. Later he thanked Nakota for convincing him to draft McFadden.
Maybe I have a chance to be the next super secret semi-GM of the Raiders?
January 19th, 2011 at 11:30 am
Today the football gods are smiling on oakland.
Hu Jack has free reign to do his thing. Why because his offense is the Davis/ Gilman offense 2.1!
Campbell is your qb, and will finally get a chance to settle into a system that fits his talent. he is the unquestioned leader of our offense, and has the full support of Hu Jack and Davis. Even though some clowns here made the false claim that Hu Jack didnt like him.
Hu Jack will run the draft with Al and get the guys he needs to run his system, not a blended hybrid cable jackson hodge podge.
We will dump these light in the loafers o line bums that gave the most sacks in the nfl!!
Hu Jack and davis are going to get us a really aggressive defensive coordinator! This matches our personel.
More than anything people are hating us more than ever, and giving us no shot! I cant wait to spank the impostors!
January 19th, 2011 at 11:31 am
LA To TheBay Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:20 am
Mistic, if I may?
Greatest at smashing the haters, media and “fan” alike while reveling in the rich history of the empire he’s built with misfits and outcasts, dominating the football landscape with a promise to return to hard-nosed, smashmouth play and filling the air with footballs launched from the rifle arm of the next Plunkett.
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I don’t see anything in there about winning in the last 20 years.
Is sports about winning or whining.
And I doubt you know a damned thing about any of the other propaganda you bootlickers spout
January 19th, 2011 at 11:32 am
Hu Jack and davis are going to get us a really aggressive defensive coordinator! This matches our personel.
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What? stfu. lol
January 19th, 2011 at 11:32 am
Sweet. Time to move forward. The Hue jackson era has begun. I hope he becomes a dominant coach and he and crazy ol Al have a fine draft.
Tom, you dug your own grave. Thanks for the effort but we’re moving on…
January 19th, 2011 at 11:32 am
Let me ask the semi pro’s out there this. Don’t you think the back shoulder throw is something that is practiced? Do you think we practice that play since I’ve never seen a Raider QB make that throw?
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I think it is something that other QB’s and WR’s practice, after practice.
Kind of seems like one of those check with me at the LOS calls, and give a little hand signal when you are going to do it.
Chemistry that a QB should have with a WR that has been sorely lacking around these parts.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:33 am
Hu Jack has free reign to do his thing. Why because his offense is the Davis/ Gilman offense 2.1!
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Lol.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:33 am
This offseason should be dedicated to the oline and defense..obviously..hopefully we can retain the important FA’s…and build more depth
January 19th, 2011 at 11:34 am
Why because his offense is the Davis/ Gilman offense 2.1!
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Davis/Gillman??? wow.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:34 am
Agreed JFB!
January 19th, 2011 at 11:34 am
I watched quite a bit of the live press conference yesterday and was pretty impressed with Mr. Davis’ candor. He owned up to sometimes making poor choices of head coaches, spoke of issues with Cable and Russell, spoke fairly of Gruden, Turner, and some of the other coaching situations over the years. Mr. Davis still exhibits a strong and keen mind. My Dad passed at 95 years of age and was also very sharp at the end. But he also became very hard headed and should have deferred to the ideas of others from time to time. I picked at Mr. Davis earlier this week for not having another strong, trusted football personality in the office off which he could bounce his ideas. Mr. Davis obviously still has good ideas and thinks his way through decisions, but it would help the Raiders’ overall efforts immensely if he would just choose someone to who he could delegate some of his authority. All in all, the Raiders are on a path that is leading from the wastelands of the last years. Also, to those who picked at how Mr. Davis looked… I am sure the man knows he does not look well. It takes a strong person to just talk through that. Onward and upward!
January 19th, 2011 at 11:35 am
Time to move on. Cable is gone. Jackson is here.
New era.
GET OVER IT PEOPLES!!!!!!!
January 19th, 2011 at 11:35 am
What Dakota said in post #242 is exatly how I feel!
January 19th, 2011 at 11:35 am
Just Fire Baby Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:32 am
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Yeah i dont get why, assuming theyre not, Campbell and the WRs arent taking extra time to get it perfect
January 19th, 2011 at 11:36 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:30 am
I cant wait to spank the impostors!
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Good grief!
This guy’s a RAIDER fan?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 19th, 2011 at 11:37 am
Good post #238
January 19th, 2011 at 11:37 am
I’m happy Jackson was hired. But that press conference showed the same ole schit. That, is what bothers me.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:37 am
Agreed DMac.
I’m done with talking about Cable and Cable related issues!
January 19th, 2011 at 11:38 am
KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:32 am
Hu Jack and davis are going to get us a really aggressive defensive coordinator! This matches our personel.
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What? stfu. lol
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Davis clearly was upset with marshall, this is why he brought in wauffle, he said as much. Wauffle runs one of the most agressive d-lines in the leauge. This is how the giants won the super bowl, this is why we have 4 d-line players with at least 7 sacks. this is why we have the second most sacks in the nfl, and without a bunch of blitzing!
“We are going to be an agressive defense” “Its the raider way” – Hu Jack
January 19th, 2011 at 11:39 am
250.Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:30 am
Today the football gods are smiling on oakland.
Hu Jack has free reign to do his thing. Why because his offense is the Davis/ Gilman offense 2.1!
Campbell is your qb, and will finally get a chance to settle into a system that fits his talent. he is the unquestioned leader of our offense, and has the full support of Hu Jack and Davis. Even though some clowns here made the false claim that Hu Jack didnt like him.
Hu Jack will run the draft with Al and get the guys he needs to run his system, not a blended hybrid cable jackson hodge podge.
We will dump these light in the loafers o line bums that gave the most sacks in the nfl!!
Hu Jack and davis are going to get us a really aggressive defensive coordinator! This matches our personel.
More than anything people are hating us more than ever, and giving us no shot! I cant wait to spank the impostors!
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Raiders gave up 44 sacks this year. Chicago gave up 56 and there are a few teams that gave up more than the Raiders.
Overall, Raiders O-line ranked 26th in the league, Not good, but not the worst in the league.
We need to improve there.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:40 am
So were goin full on power blocking again…. Carlisle will go to Seattle, thankfully.
Can Satele do the power scheme??
January 19th, 2011 at 11:40 am
D/L/Nakota,
Al knows where you live.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:42 am
DMAC Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:35 am
Time to move on. Cable is gone. Jackson is here.
New era.
GET OVER IT PEOPLES!!!!!!!
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Until two years from now and we’re doing it all over again!
It’s not about Cable or Jackson-both average coaches.
It’s about Al Davis never hiring a really good coach because he wants to be the coach himself but just can’t cut it anymore.
We’re all going to give Hue Jackson the benefit of the doubt but I’ve got to tell you Hue’s play calling needs to improve from last year-something the man admits himself.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:43 am
Is Satele a FA?
I think one of the more interesting back and forths of the PC was Al talking to some reporter about how many FAs we have.
I think the reporter threw that 27 # out there and Al called him riduculous on several occasions, lol.
“I don’t know who you are or who you represent, but your numbers are ridiculous!”
January 19th, 2011 at 11:44 am
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:42 am
Hue’s play calling needs to improve from last year-something the man admits himself.
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What OC would say his playcalling doesnt need some work…?
January 19th, 2011 at 11:44 am
Kell, maybe not as long of a fan as you, but 35+ years does count for something!
January 19th, 2011 at 11:45 am
I think Al will focus on bringing Bush and Miller back if his PC comments were any indication.
Nnamdi better be ready to take a SERIOUS paycut if he wants to stay.
I wonder what the Jets were willing to give us last year for Nnamdi that Al turned down since Nnamdi said he wanted to be a Raider?
January 19th, 2011 at 11:45 am
666,
If you really want to start a movement, or revolution if you will, against Al Davis I think you need to take a drastic step. If you rally want to make a statement you can take the path of Daodu, a Chinese Buddhist monk….self-immolation.
Only pointing out an option.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:46 am
Deuce,
I dont think Sanchez is great either. I think he rides the coat tail of his ground game and D alot. However, I have started to respect the dude for making throws when the situation asked for it. He still has 5-6 bad throws per game but he has shown that he can handel the pressure. I just dont have much hope for JC. That’s just my opinion though.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:46 am
Would not surprise me if a couple guys already got extensions. The Raiders didn’t tell anyone when they gave Chris Johnson a new deal.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:46 am
http://www.csnbayarea.com/01/12/11/Raiders-Eyeing-Oaklands-free-agent-merry/landing_gutierrez.html?blockID=390048&feedID=7638
January 19th, 2011 at 11:47 am
276.Dakota Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:45 am
….If you rally want to make a statement you can take the path of Daodu, a Chinese Buddhist monk….self-immolation.
Only pointing out an option.
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OMG. I thought I’d seen it all on Jerry’s blog already.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:48 am
RaidersBlog Chris Hansen
RT @RavensInsider: John Harbaugh said that Oakland has sent in a request to interview Al Saunders. “We’ll have to see where it goes.”
January 19th, 2011 at 11:48 am
Let me ask the semi pro’s out there this. Don’t you think the back shoulder throw is something that is practiced? Do you think we practice that play since I’ve never seen a Raider QB make that throw?
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Back shoulder throws? Our guys cant even master catching the ball when it is right on the numbers and they are LOOKING AT THE QB! Practice back shoulder throws…. LOL
January 19th, 2011 at 11:48 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:44 am
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:42 am
Hue’s play calling needs to improve from last year-something the man admits himself.
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What OC would say his playcalling doesnt need some work…?
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None I would hope, but Hue had some games where the play calling was in real need of improvement.
For example the Indy game.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:50 am
Thanks, M Lonetree.
In this country, we do many things well, and some things quite poorly. The way we view older people is shameless, in my estimation. We exalt our youth (for no good reason), ridicule those of middle age (who are finally attaining some wisdom), and arrogantly ignore the elderly (the wisest, the most courageous.)
January 19th, 2011 at 11:50 am
281.aig-raiders Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:47 am
276.Dakota Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:45 am
….If you rally want to make a statement you can take the path of Daodu, a Chinese Buddhist monk….self-immolation.
Only pointing out an option.
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OMG. I thought I’d seen it all on Jerry’s blog already.
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I already told you I was drugged up today…..I am just spitballin’ ideas here!
January 19th, 2011 at 11:51 am
So goes the life of the Raiders Head Coach. Come in, get paid the least of all HCs in the NFL, fight against Staff and Starting Players chosen by Davis, win 8 games, get fired, let Al hang your dirty laundry in the New HCs presser.
Sounds like Al has an eye for talent.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:51 am
Dakota,
You can be a real smart ass sometimes you know that. funny chytt though.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:52 am
ProFootballTalk ProFootballTalk
by VittorioTafur
Carroll: Cable will help pick coordinator; expects Hasselbeck to be starter http://wp.me/p14QSB-rjc
January 19th, 2011 at 11:52 am
One of the things I liked in that press conference was the emphasis on Bush.
Bring him back Al!
That guy just wears the defense down to nothing.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:52 am
YoungAmerican Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:46 am
Would not surprise me if a couple guys already got extensions. The Raiders didn’t tell anyone when they gave Chris Johnson a new deal.
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He cant resign anyone or give anyone new deals, or perform any transactions with players at all until a new CBA is worked out.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:53 am
KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:34 am
Why because his offense is the Davis/ Gilman offense 2.1!
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Davis/Gillman??? wow.
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Power run deep pass, you dont get it?
January 19th, 2011 at 11:53 am
aig-raiders Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:46 am
Deuce,
I dont think Sanchez is great either. I think he rides the coat tail of his ground game and D alot. However, I have started to respect the dude for making throws when the situation asked for it. He still has 5-6 bad throws per game but he has shown that he can handel the pressure. I just dont have much hope for JC. That’s just my opinion though.
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Ya i think Sanches has a bright future tho…
I still have faith that JC can be something…he wasnt THAT bad last year…
January 19th, 2011 at 11:53 am
It’s one thing for a “fan” to criticize the owner, but another thing to make it a point to constantly remind us of the org’s failures and to discount and try to negate every accomplishment of the org. since their inception into the league.
What kind of “fans” do this?
A person can sit here and say they are a fan all they want, but when u look at their posts it should be obvious they are merely fakers, pretending to be Raider fans for whatever reason.
Just look at the posts of some of these so called “fans” and make your own determination.
People can like whomever they want and root for them all day and night, but own up to it if you have the guts.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:53 am
Very funny Dakota but setting myself on fire wil not get Al Davis to budge.
If I somehow was able to get him a 2 for 1 cupon at the HomeTown Buffet then he might get motivated.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:54 am
“Veteran coach Al Saunders met with new Oakland Raiders coach Hue Jackson on Wednesday about the team’s offensive coordinator position, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
Saunders, a former coordinator and head coach who is a consultant for the Baltimore Ravens, has interviewed for Raiders’ head-coaching job in the past. He is a philosophical fit with Jackson and owner Al Davis, and league sources expect the Raiders to hire him.
Saunders began his NFL career as the San Diego Chargers’ receivers coach in 1983. He later was the Chargers’ head coach for parts of three seasons. He has been an offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs and the St. Louis Rams, as well as the assistant head coach for the Washington Redskins. During his first stint with the Rams, as assistant head coach/receivers coach, St. Louis won the Super Bowl.”
Per
Jason La Cantfillshefter’sshoesafora
January 19th, 2011 at 11:56 am
He cant resign anyone or give anyone new deals, or perform any transactions with players at all until a new CBA is worked out.
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Could have signed Wimbley, for instance, to a new deal after trading for him, though. Could have done a lot of things during the season.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:57 am
YoungAmerican Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:46 am
http://www.csnbayarea.com/01/12/11/Raiders-Eyeing-Oaklands-free-agent-merry/landing_gutierrez.html?blockID=390048&feedID=7638
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Definitely a link worth following, thanks YA!
January 19th, 2011 at 11:57 am
Leron McClain just posted on twitter:
“I hope he gets it. Al Saunders is a great coach!!! Great teacher!!! Understands the game so well. Oakland gonna get a good 1″
January 19th, 2011 at 11:58 am
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:36 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:30 am
I cant wait to spank the impostors!
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Good grief!
This guy’s a RAIDER fan?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Are you a raider fan. If i remember correctly you were one of the people trying to say grads should be the starter! You argued with me and grads was a better player. You lost that debate, didnt you? You have the balls to question me? You obviously dont know much about football. Gradkowski…..laughable
January 19th, 2011 at 11:58 am
Davis clearly was upset with marshall, this is why he brought in wauffle, he said as much. Wauffle runs one of the most agressive d-lines in the leauge. This is how the giants won the super bowl, this is why we have 4 d-line players with at least 7 sacks. this is why we have the second most sacks in the nfl, and without a bunch of blitzing!
“We are going to be an agressive defense” “Its the raider way” – Hu Jack
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Wauffle is a great D-Line coach, I agree.
But, I’ve heard every new Raiders Head Coach spout aggressive platitudes at his Al Davis hiring presser since before you were born.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:58 am
Can we fire Lal, already? Bring in Saunders to help coach our receivers also.
January 19th, 2011 at 11:59 am
so funny I was making a Hometown Buffet joke and here is a PFT article:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/19/time-to-take-the-keys-from-al-davis/
January 19th, 2011 at 11:59 am
You argued with me and grads was a better player. You lost that debate, didnt you?
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Your still gloating about that?
January 19th, 2011 at 11:59 am
In case anyone cares:
“Stuart Schweigert joins Saginaw Sting as director of player development
SAGINAW – Former Heritage High School star Stuart Schweigert will become the director of player development for the Saginaw Sting indoor football team.
Schweigert starred at Purdue before being drafted in the third round of the 2004 draft by the Oakland Raiders. He also played for the Detroit Lions.
This season, Schweigert played for the Omaha Nighthawks of the UFL.
Schweigert’s job duties will include support and guidance for the players, which includes their participation in Stu’s Crew, a non-profit organization headed by Schweigert.
The Sting’s opener is on Friday, Feb. 18.”
January 19th, 2011 at 11:59 am
Sorry about the name-calling. I was ranting today.
January 19th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
2 years from now Hue will get the Al Saunders will get the HC gig and Al will blast Hue for being a traitor for leaving for a big fat check somewhere else!
Guaranteed!
January 19th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
LeRonMcClain33 Le’Ron McClain
by VittorioTafur
@ @JasonLaCanfora I HOPE HE GETS IT. AL SAUNDERS IS AN GREAT COACH!!! GREAT TEACHER!! UNDERSTANDS THE GAME SO WELL. OAKLAND GONNA GET A GOOD 1
January 19th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
Al Suanders is off the air coryell, gilman davis tree, its a perfect fit!!
January 19th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
RavensInsider Aaron Wilson
by VittorioTafur
Chuck Pagano said he had a great ‘two-year sentence’ in Oakland.
37 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply »
RavensInsider Aaron Wilson
by VittorioTafur
Chuck Pagano on Hue Jackson: ‘He will earn every cent that they pay him, and it won’t be much.’
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Ouch!
January 19th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
KoolKell Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:59 am
Sorry about the name-calling. I was ranting today.
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Totally understandable. I hold no grudges..
January 19th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
Sign LeRon McClain to replace Bush?
January 19th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
bcz24 Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:59 am
You argued with me and grads was a better player. You lost that debate, didnt you?
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Your still gloating about that?
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Only because this dude just tried to call me out.
January 19th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
Luvmarvhub,
over the years as I have travelled about meeting all manner of folk throughout the world (mostly living on a shoestring budget necessitating cultural immersion wherever I have been), many persons have expressed their consternation about “American culture” and have asked if I could explain it to them. The best I could tell them is that overall it is an adolescent culture. Beyond that, the single best synopsis I could give them was Whitman’s “everything you can possibly say about the United States is true.”
January 19th, 2011 at 12:04 pm
Here’s a little A’s news for my fellow A’s fans like myself….
Ahtletics signed LHP Brian Fuentes to a two-year contract with a club option for 2013.
Terms weren’t disclosed, but he will reportedly earn $10.5 million over the length of the contract. With the recent additions of Fuentes and Grant Balfour, the A’s now have one of the most impressive bullpens in the American League. Fuentes profiles as an elite left-handed specialist, though he’s not a bad insurance policy for Andrew Bailey, who is working his way back from elbow surgery.
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Watch out! Billy Beane is putting together a championship pitching staff. Now we need our power hitters.
Go A’s!
January 19th, 2011 at 12:04 pm
296.YoungAmerican Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:56 am
He cant resign anyone or give anyone new deals, or perform any transactions with players at all until a new CBA is worked out.
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Could have signed Wimbley, for instance, to a new deal after trading for him, though. Could have done a lot of things during the season.
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GB just gave their young CB a new deal. I’ve actaully seen a few deals made so far, and was kinda confused about how they could do that.
January 19th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Al Saunders (born February 1, 1947) is the current Offensive Consultant for the Baltimore Ravens.
Born in London, England, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1960, and is one of four foreign-born coaches in the NFL. In college played Defensive Back and Wide Receiver for the Spartans of San Jose State University (SJSU) from 1966–1968 where he was a three-year starter, team captain, and an Academic All-American. Saunders also joined Theta Chi Fraternity while at SJSU.
In the 1970s, Al Saunders joined the coaching staff at USC and San Diego State University (SDSU), whose SDSU Aztecs were then under the control of Head Coach Don Coryell. Saunders would go with Coryell to NFL when Coryell became the head coach of the San Diego Chargers.
From 1983–1986, Saunders was the wide receivers coach for the Chargers. He was tapped as the Charger’s interim head coach when Coryell resigned during the middle of the 1986 season. Saunders would eventually replace Coryell as the head coach from 1986-1988.
From 1989–1998, Saunders was with the Kansas City Chiefs, where he served as the assistant head coach and wide receivers coach under Marty Schottenheimer.
Saunders would then join the St. Louis Rams coaching staff. From 1999-2000 he served as the wide receivers Coach under Dick Vermeil and later as assistant head coach under Mike Martz. During this period, the Rams won Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000.
Saunders would rejoin the Kansas City Chiefs in 2001 as the offensive coordinator when Vermeil came out of retirement. In his second stint with the Chiefs, Saunders built the NFL’s top offense, which was ranked #1 in the NFL from 2002–2005.
On January 19, 2006, he joined the coaching staff of the Washington Redskins as the Associate Head Coach – Offense, reuniting him with fellow Don “Air” Coryell alumnus, Joe Gibbs. At the time, his 3-year, $6 million contract made him the second highest paid assistant coach in the NFL behind Gregg Williams. Players such as recent additions Antwaan Randle El and Brandon Lloyd have claimed that the signing of Saunders to the Washington coaching staff was a major pull factor in their decision to sign with the Redskins. In this role, he served the team like he did in Kansas City, as the primary play caller and offensive coordinator.
Saunders offensive playbook reportedly has approximately 700 pages of various plays. When the Redskins struggled offensively in the 2006 pre-season and during the first two regular season games, the lengthy playbook became the subject of criticism -both humorous and serious- by Washington sports media. However, desiring not to provide scouting information to opponents, the Redskins only used a small number of plays (estimated by Saunders at around 2% of his playbook) during the pre-season. Beginning with the third game of the regular season, Washington’s offensive production increased but later fell.
Many believe that the pairing of Al Saunders offense and the veteran quarterback Mark Brunell was a bad fit. The Al Saunders offense, an Air Coryell offense, requires a quarterback with a very accurate sense of timing and trust with the receiver which could not be replicated in Washington during Brunell’s 2006 season.
In 2007, Jason Campbell dislocated his left knee in a week 14 game versus the Chicago Bears. Veteran back-up Todd Collins, who took over the reigns and was very effective as he led the Redskins to four straight victories and into the playoffs. Collins’ success can be attributed to the fact that he had been studying under Saunders’ offensive scheme since 2001.
After Joe Gibbs retired as head coach of the Redskins on January 8, 2008 and Jim Zorn was hired as the new offensive coordinator by Redskins’ owner Dan Snyder on January 25, Saunders was fired by Snyder on January 26.
On January 30, 2008, Saunders was hired as offensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams. After Steve Spagnuolo was hired as head coach in January 2009, Saunders was informed he would not be retained for the upcoming season.
In 2009 Saunders was hired as an offensive consultant with the Baltimore Ravens.
January 19th, 2011 at 12:06 pm
J Hill Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
RavensInsider Aaron Wilson
by VittorioTafur
Chuck Pagano said he had a great ‘two-year sentence’ in Oakland.
37 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply »
RavensInsider Aaron Wilson
by VittorioTafur
Chuck Pagano on Hue Jackson: ‘He will earn every cent that they pay him, and it won’t be much.’
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Ouch!
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Brutal. Looks like Pagano wasn’t going to be coming here anyway….
January 19th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
EnglandRaider et alii,
supposing HueJack to be fired in two (?) years…
who’s gonna do that? Mark Davis?
Al doesn’t look like he’s got that long.
January 19th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
311.YoungAmerican Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
Sign LeRon McClain to replace Bush?
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To replace Reece at FB, and move Reece to TE!
January 19th, 2011 at 12:08 pm
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:58 am
ENGLANDRAIDER Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:36 am
Mistic1 Tha Supavillain Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 11:30 am
I cant wait to spank the impostors!
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Good grief!
This guy’s a RAIDER fan?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Are you a raider fan. If i remember correctly you were one of the people trying to say grads should be the starter! You argued with me and grads was a better player. You lost that debate, didnt you? You have the balls to question me? You obviously dont know much about football. Gradkowski…..laughable
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You remember incorrectly Miss.
I think that Gradowski AND Campbell are BOTHG average quarterbacks.
Campbell was playing like crap and I wanted Bruce to play instead.
Which is actually something that Hue Jackson also wanted.
The truth is that neither captain checkdown nor brittle bones Bruce are the answer.
And you’re right, you ARE laughable.
January 19th, 2011 at 12:08 pm
Las Vegas sports talk radio opened their noon show hammering Al Davis for 10 minutes.
January 19th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
# J Hill Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
311.YoungAmerican Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
Sign LeRon McClain to replace Bush?
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To replace Reece at FB, and move Reece to TE!
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Hell yeah. I’m with that!
January 19th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
M Lonetree Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
EnglandRaider et alii,
supposing HueJack to be fired in two (?) years…
who’s gonna do that? Mark Davis?
Al doesn’t look like he’s got that long.
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Hey Lonetree.
As I said to Dakota, what’s an 82-year-old guy supposed to look like?
It would be interesting to find out what Al has planned for the future of the Raiders-if not his son, who?
January 19th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
Yes of course we will have an “aggressive” defense.
We will play aggressive man defense on the corners, and our 4 man rush will be aggressive getting into the backfield.
That is the Oakland Raiders tradition of “aggressiveness”.
January 19th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
DMAC Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
# J Hill Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
311.YoungAmerican Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 12:03 pm
Sign LeRon McClain to replace Bush?
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To replace Reece at FB, and move Reece to TE!
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Hell yeah. I’m with that!
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Ditto.
January 19th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 12:08 pm
Las Vegas sports talk radio opened their noon show hammering Al Davis for 10 minutes.
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Dan Patrick ranted about him for like 30 minutes today.
January 19th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
So Mathias Kiwanuka is most likely a FA….hmm….Waufle get on this..
January 19th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
Dave Tollefson too…
January 19th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
bcz24 Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
Just Fire Baby Says:
January 19th, 2011 at 12:08 pm
Las Vegas sports talk radio opened their noon show hammering Al Davis for 10 minutes.
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Dan Patrick ranted about him for like 30 minutes today.
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Pat Kirwan just opened up his show on Sirius by ragging on the old man.
January 19th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
Pat Kirwan just opened up his show on Sirius by ragging on the old man.
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Sirius NFL 124 is like the anti-raider station! They never say anything positive.
January 19th, 2011 at 12:21 pm
He brings it on himself!
“Las Vegas sports talk radio opened their noon show hammering Al Davis for 10 minutes.
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Dan Patrick ranted about him for like 30 minutes today.
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Pat Kirwan just opened up his show on Sirius by ragging on the old man”
He should focus on how to get more people to the games
January 19th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
What am I going to do, sit here and take the wrath of a lot of women because I supposedly did it
LMFAO
Goodnight Nation