The Dennis Allen file
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Monday, January 23rd, 2012 at 11:12 am in Oakland Raiders.
Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, reportedly the subject of a second interview with general manager Reggie McKenzie in the search for a new head coach, came to Denver after three years coaching defensive backs with the New Orleans Saints.
Allen, 40, presided over a defense that ranked 20th in total defense, 24th in scoring defense, sixth in third-down conversions, 28th in interceptions and 10th in sacks. The Broncos were 18th in passing yardage allowed and 22nd in rushing yardage allowed.
He described his defensive philosophy this way before the Broncos started in the season in an interview on the club’s Web site:
“We’re going to be built off of speed and athleticism. We want to be a very fast, violent, aggressive type of defense. I firmly believe that defensive football is not nearly as much about X’s and O’s as it is about the way you play the game, the culture of your defense. I think if you look at where i’ve been in the past, speed and athleticism and aggressive football players is the type of thing we’re looking for.”
Allen started his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Texas A&M, where he played as a defensive back. He was the secondary coach at Tulsa in 2000-01, served as a defensive assistant with emphasis on the defensive line and quality control with the Atlanta Falcons from 2002-05 and was hired as the assistant defensive line coach by the New Orleans Saints in 2006 before being promoted to secondary coach. He was the secondary coach on the New Orleans team that won the Super Bowl against the Indianapolis Colts.
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January 23rd, 2012 at 11:13 am
1st?
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:13 am
1st
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:13 am
tercero
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:14 am
See this is why we need Jerry.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:14 am
Found this on Allen, #1 ranked defense with this guy!
Dennis Allen was a Melbourne based drug dealer who was reported to have murdered many victims.
Allen, nicknamed Mr. Death or Mr. D, was believed to have been involved in up to 13 underworld murders, including the dismembering of a Hells Angels biker with a chainsaw.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:15 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:12 am
One of Allen’s Denver assistants is Richard Smith, who’s been a DC before. I think he’d be the favorite.
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Duck,
that guy was AWFUL for the Texans.
what about Bill Johnson or Wayne Nunnely ???
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Remember, Allen would be the real DC, so Smith’s skill level as Coordinator wouldn’t matter.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:16 am
Allen looks like a bit of a reach as a head coach at this point of his career IMO.
McKenzie said he is still evaluating the current staff and “I’m not in a hurry to hire and fire, at all.’’
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Interesting. He sure was in a hurry to fire Hue, ahead clowns like Bresnahan and Herrera??
Oy vey.
I hope the Moss interview not going well, is “far from the truth” because if it was true…that would be disturbing, since McK and Moss are supposed to be boys and all.
Morningwheg will be a stiff for this organization.
He will bring zero energy and will not even come close to doing what Huey did when it comes to renergizing the Raiders fans and the community.
January 23rd, 2012 at 9:08 am
Rdrllldubk Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 9:07 am
The best coach available we already had, and fired him. All we can hope for is major improvement on D. Cause I can see the O takin a step back…
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That’s why I would like to see Saunders retained as OC for some continuity is retained on the offensive side of the ball.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:16 am
Dismemberment with a chainsaw. Jesus how big was the guys member that it took a chainsaw to chop it off!
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:16 am
Allen is intriguing as HC but he doesn’t strike me as a guy that will send Seymour or RoMac to the locker room in the second quarter and say this at the post game presser:
Can’t play wit’em.
Can’t coach wit’em.
Can’t win wit’em.
Can’t do it.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:16 am
DonManoukiansNeighbor Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:14 am
See this is why we need Jerry.
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Agreed. Kick Steve back down to chiseling into stone slabs.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:17 am
He described his defensive philosophy this way before the Broncos started in the season in an interview on the club’s Web site:
“We’re going to be built off of speed and athleticism. We want to be a very fast, violent, aggressive type of defense. I firmly believe that defensive football is not nearly as much about X’s and O’s as it is about the way you play the game, the culture of your defense. I think if you look at where i’ve been in the past, speed and athleticism and aggressive football players is the type of thing we’re looking for.”
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surprised Al Davis didn’t hire this guy as DC 2 years ago!
defensive philosophy meshes
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:17 am
Send Steve packing w/ the Whiners.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:17 am
Key decision here is to hire a DC as the head coach. This would be unheard of under Al and that’s exactly why we need a HC with a defensive background. Three keys to making the playoffs – defense, o-line and coaching. Let’s take care of the 2 out of 3.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:17 am
5.Carl Weathers Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:14 am
Found this on Allen, #1 ranked defense with this guy!
Dennis Allen was a Melbourne based drug dealer who was reported to have murdered many victims.
Allen, nicknamed Mr. Death or Mr. D, was believed to have been involved in up to 13 underworld murders, including the dismembering of a Hells Angels biker with a chainsaw.
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Sounds like some of our fan base.
I say he the right guy!
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:18 am
HC – Fangio
OC – Saunders
DC- Bowles
(Sorry for mentioning this twice)
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:18 am
RaiderRockstar Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:17 am
He described his defensive philosophy this way before the Broncos started in the season in an interview on the club’s Web site:
“We’re going to be built off of speed and athleticism. We want to be a very fast, violent, aggressive type of defense. I firmly believe that defensive football is not nearly as much about X’s and O’s as it is about the way you play the game, the culture of your defense. I think if you look at where i’ve been in the past, speed and athleticism and aggressive football players is the type of thing we’re looking for.”
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surprised Al Davis didn’t hire this guy as DC 2 years ago!
defensive philosophy meshes
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Allen probably didn’t want to get cranky sideline phone calls every time a blitz or zone package didn’t work.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:18 am
Sooooo…if this kid Allen is hired, who is going to be the DC??
Better be a vet and an experienced LEGIT one.
Raven LB coach DEAN PEES would be perfect, but this coaching carousal game is about who you know and who you have worked with before and all that crap. Allen would probably bring in another orange pony D assistant as his DC.
Ugh.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:19 am
10.Carl Weathers Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:16 am
DonManoukiansNeighbor Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:14 am
See this is why we need Jerry.
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Agreed. Kick Steve back down to chiseling into stone slabs.
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He is currently still doing that. Thats why it takes so long for him to post anything.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:20 am
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2012/01/should-mark-davis-move-the-oakland-raiders-back-to-la-poll.html
Vote NO in LA Times poll asking if the Raiders should move to LA. NO!
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:20 am
I am not inspired by taking a gamble on a fresh faced coach like this with ZERO experience.
I think I would rather a Mike Tice, Jack Del Rio type. Conservative, no nonsense, pretty valuable experience as HC’s before.
Not a guy who was a first time DC this season who probably cant command the room because he looks like he’s 17 years old.
Not rerally interested.
By the way, lots of good things being said about Mornhinweg lately.
We’ll see.
Sometimes guys need a second chance.
From what I’ve heard and read he knows his football inside out.
Well, so does Norvell Turner though, right?
haha
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:22 am
11.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:17 am
He described his defensive philosophy this way before the Broncos started in the season in an interview on the club’s Web site:
“We’re going to be built off of speed and athleticism. We want to be a very fast, violent, aggressive type of defense. I firmly believe that defensive football is not nearly as much about X’s and O’s as it is about the way you play the game, the culture of your defense. I think if you look at where i’ve been in the past, speed and athleticism and aggressive football players is the type of thing we’re looking for.”
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surprised Al Davis didn’t hire this guy as DC 2 years ago!
defensive philosophy meshes
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PUUUUUUKE
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:22 am
Cfrylopez Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 10:56 am
http://kaplanforoakland.org/2011/12/coliseum-city-unveiled/
Picture of proposed Oakland Stadium, & city hall contacts so Oakland & Alameda Co. residents can contact city hall in order to get it going.
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Yes! Welcome to the KFC Al Davis Memorial Stadium
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:22 am
Looks like Jerry saw the video that Albert posted on Allen on the prev post. Good job semi-pro blogger.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:23 am
Wow an Orange Pony coach as a possible Raider Head Coach. Thought I would never see that.
Sooooo….if this kid Allen is hired, who is going to be the DC??
Better be a vet and an experienced LEGIT one.
Raven LB coach DEAN PEES would be perfect, but this coaching carousal game is about who you know and who you have worked with before and all that crap. Allen would probably bring in another orange pony D assistant as his DC.
Ugh.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:23 am
I bet this search is taking so long because Reggie wants to find out from each candidate who would they bring in for OC and DC. And Reggie is using his “Gut” to see which trio he likes the best.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:23 am
Duck,
if Allen gets the HC job and the DC “doesn’t matter” why not just retain Bresnahahn & Biekert then?
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:24 am
Allen would call his own D plays. I wouldnt worry about who the DC is if Allen as the hire. I think more important is will he retain Saunders?
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:25 am
I would rather have Jack Del Rio coach the Raiders ahead of stiffs like Morningwheg, Tice and Capers and have him hire good coordinators.
He would probably keep Saunders as OC.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:25 am
26.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:23 am
Duck,
if Allen gets the HC job and the DC “doesn’t matter” why not just retain Bresnahahn & Biekert then?
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Exactly…..hahaha
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:28 am
DKnight007 Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:25 am
26.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:23 am
Duck,
if Allen gets the HC job and the DC “doesn’t matter” why not just retain Bresnahahn & Biekert then?
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Exactly…..hahaha
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Because Allen’s going to want coaches he trusts and knows can teach. Bres and Biekert? Don’t really fit that bill.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:30 am
Had to clean off my shoes from dancing on the Whiners grave. Man, that felt good.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:30 am
Didn’t Perry Fewell sing for Jane’s Addiction?
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:30 am
Former DB coaches make the best DC’s because they have to know the entire defense as everything is in front of them to see. They must know the assignments of all 11 guys.
That’s why DL and LB coaches don’t really fare well as DC’s because they only mastered 33% or 66% of the D.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:32 am
Well in all fairness, we’re calling guys stiffs based on nothing but past mistakes that are 5 or more years old.
People learn and change and grow.
Especially people who know their football well.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:34 am
Former DB coaches make the best DC’s because they have to know the entire defense as everything is in front of them to see. They must know the assignments of all 11 guys.
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I agree with this.
I have noticed that DB coahces seem to have more success than other parts of the defense when they get into positions with more authority, but I couldnt put my finger on the reasons.
This is a smart post.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:34 am
Wasn’t Belichick a stiff in Cleveland at one time?
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:35 am
yeay , people learn & people grow. so just becus somebody sold cocaine in 2008 that doesnt mean u cant hire them as yur stock boy in yur store .
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:36 am
26.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:23 am
Duck,
if Allen gets the HC job and the DC “doesn’t matter” why not just retain Bresnahahn & Biekert then?
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That would be like buying a brand new car and before saying your last goodbye to your old car, you tell the saleman “wait, hold up. let me get my license plate frame off the back.” Freekin half rusted ass plate frame you wanna put on a fresh new car.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:37 am
brian billick !! anyway , i will never get that wish . but , shouldnt we be tryin to find another running back asap ? and as many cornerbacks as possible ?
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:37 am
32.Just Win Baby Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:30 am
Didn’t Perry Fewell sing for Jane’s Addiction?
Good One
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:40 am
38.504 Raider Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:36 am
26.RaiderRockstar Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:23 am
Duck,
if Allen gets the HC job and the DC “doesn’t matter” why not just retain Bresnahahn & Biekert then?
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That would be like buying a brand new car and before saying your last goodbye to your old car, you tell the saleman “wait, hold up. let me get my license plate frame off the back.” Freekin half rusted ass plate frame you wanna put on a fresh new car.
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Bringing Bresnahan back would be like taking the engine out of the new car, never mind the fvcking plate frame!
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:40 am
504,
One problem… Raider DBs always have their backs turned!
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:42 am
Bo,
Did you receive that autographed pro bowl pic of Condo, I sent you?
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:42 am
Vote yes on Raiders to LA
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:42 am
movie time u guys !!
http://www.putlocker.com/file/F8188A6C25B9F953#
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:42 am
Raider fans that listen to Jane’s Addiction are probably closet 49er fans … if you know what I mean!
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:43 am
Why are there so many damn double posts?
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:43 am
doriangray Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:42 am
movie time u guys !!
http://www.putlocker.com/file/F8188A6C25B9F953#
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How does that screener show?
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:43 am
Thanks for the asswipe DMAC!
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:44 am
Any time bro
lol
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:44 am
#42,
that is why none of the Raider DBs are going to the pro bowl & Jon Condo is.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:46 am
dvd quality dmac. all my ,ovies show good. im gonna post underworld evolution soon . when i get it downloaded on my system .
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:46 am
504 … Agree…. Reggie’s just shaking the bushes to see what flys out…
I think he’s doing exactly that… Seeing which candidate has the best team ( coachs) in mind
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:46 am
42.Bo Schembechler Jackson Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:40 am
504,
One problem… Raider DBs always have their backs turned!
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Dennis Allen, Tood Bowles, or Darren Perry would change that. I mention Perry assuming if Moss becomes the HC.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:47 am
There is a reason why Moringwheg has not got a 2nd chance at being a head coach.
Out of all the coaches from the “Holmgren Tree”, Morningwheg was weak link of the bunch. Obviously.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:47 am
Still think Mck is looking for someone to preside over a few garbage seasons while he rebuilds.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:47 am
The Raider offense could use a tune up too. The offense tended to get shutdown in the 2nd half and they couldn’t find the end zone too many times.
Once again…the physical teams tended to push them around.
New head coach, new OC, new DC…new staff..
Clean house Reggie!
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:48 am
DKnight007 Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:47 am
There is a reason why Moringwheg has not got a 2nd chance at being a head coach.
Out of all the coaches from the “Holmgren Tree”, Morningwheg was weak link of the bunch. Obviously.
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Ya the reason is he has been the offensive coordinator for one of the better offenses the past years..
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:49 am
I needed something to wipe with after I dropped a steaming pile in Darren’s walking cast.
Gave him an incentive to take them shots!
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:49 am
While Chucky B and Al Davis catch a lot of flak for this defense….and rightfully so.
Let’s remember those raggedy overpaid check cashers that couldn’t find the internal strength to make a play on those 95+ yard drives near the end of the season.
Their inability to just play good gap defense…tackle..the fundamentals that any $10+ million player should be able to do.
To get outclassed by Sterling Moore? Routt should give money back just for that.
Get some new players on defense….and take the cap hit today to start fresh next year.
Clean house Reggie!
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:50 am
Wonder if Reggie and Mike McCoy will run into each other this week?
Wonder if Reggie will be able to stifle his laughter until he’s out of the room?
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:50 am
doriangray Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:46 am
dvd quality dmac. all my ,ovies show good. im gonna post underworld evolution soon . when i get it downloaded on my system .
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cool
website?
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:50 am
We basically have 2 options with selecting a new HC:
1) Hire a former HC that has a losing record (Capers, Morninhweg, Tice etc.)
2) Hire a guy that has been succesful as a coordinator and give him his 1st shot as a HC (Moss, Allen, Bowles etc..)
Which would you prefer?
I’m leaning toward #2. These guys have all been around the game most of their lives and most coaches want to ultimately become a HC. Very few players on our roster have been to the playoffs so making it there next year would likely mean an early exit. Let’s get a fresh face with potential and like the rest of the team, use next year as the on the job training, learning schemes and such as well as becoing a HC or coordinator as well if that is to be the case.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:50 am
Im all for Morningweg. But this guy Dennis Allen seems good too. At least now if Dennis gets hired, the person introducing him wont announce him as Dave, the next head coach of the Raiders.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:51 am
58.DeuceDeuce Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:48 am
DKnight007 Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:47 am
There is a reason why Moringwheg has not got a 2nd chance at being a head coach.
Out of all the coaches from the “Holmgren Tree”, Morningwheg was weak link of the bunch. Obviously.
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Ya the reason is he has been the offensive coordinator for one of the better offenses the past years..
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Reid calls the plays in Philly bruh. Plus all of a sudden some you want the West Coast offense back here in Oakland with Moring running the show, and would rather Morningwheg ahead of Gruden?? LMAO!!
Some guy named Mike Vick has inflated Philly offensive numbers also.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:51 am
53.. this might be true.. but while he’s twiddling his thumbs trying to decide who to hire, all the best D coordinators are being hired elsewhere. .. he needs to move before we fall behind and be left with picking up trash.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:51 am
http://www.1channel.ch
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:51 am
63.Carl Weathers Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:50 am
We basically have 2 options with selecting a new HC:
1) Hire a former HC that has a losing record (Capers, Morninhweg, Tice etc.)
2) Hire a guy that has been succesful as a coordinator and give him his 1st shot as a HC (Moss, Allen, Bowles etc..)
Which would you prefer?
I’m leaning toward #2. These guys have all been around the game most of their lives and most coaches want to ultimately become a HC. Very few players on our roster have been to the playoffs so making it there next year would likely mean an early exit. Let’s get a fresh face with potential and like the rest of the team, use next year as the on the job training, learning schemes and such as well as becoing a HC or coordinator as well if that is to be the case.
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Moss hasn’t been a Coordinator.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:52 am
HC – Pery Fewell
OC – Mike Sullivan
DC – Todd Bowles
I win.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:52 am
This coaching situation is a nightnmare. Seriously.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:52 am
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE OR COMMITMENT TO MEDIOCRITY??
What is McK going to choose?
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:53 am
Hire a head coach that doesn’t call his own plays but focuses on being a team leader and manager and not just a glorified coordinator that handles the press conferences.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:53 am
007, whats the hurry?
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:53 am
CSN just reported BRUCE ALLEN interviewing a 2nd time with Raiders.
Lmao!
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:53 am
HairyBush Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:52 am
This coaching situation is a nightnmare. Seriously.
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How do you figure? Reggie’s interviewed a bunch of highly-respected candidates, and (possibly) come up with an under-the-rader-but-respected DC. Worked out pretty well for Atlanta and Mike Smith, no?
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:53 am
Why doesn’t McK interview Mike Zimmer?
He seems like he would be a better candidate than half of these clowns.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:54 am
use next year as the on the job training,
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Really?!? Haven’t you had enough “on the job training”?
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:54 am
DKnight007 Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:51 am
58.DeuceDeuce Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:48 am
DKnight007 Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:47 am
There is a reason why Moringwheg has not got a 2nd chance at being a head coach.
Out of all the coaches from the “Holmgren Tree”, Morningwheg was weak link of the bunch. Obviously.
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Ya the reason is he has been the offensive coordinator for one of the better offenses the past years..
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Reid calls the plays in Philly bruh. Plus all of a sudden some you want the West Coast offense back here in Oakland with Moring running the show, and would rather Morningwheg ahead of Gruden?? LMAO!!
Some guy named Mike Vick has inflated Philly offensive numbers also.
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He’s the OC/Asst HC.
Reid isnt the only one making decisions.
Its not all about play calling.
Gameplan is almost as if not more important.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:55 am
doriangray,
Thanx
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:55 am
any coache we get you guys gonna start saying fire him after week 8 . look how fast u turned on hue!! any coach we get gonna have to deal with idiots like r seymour and kam wimbley . hes gonna get scrutinized cus of the penalties.. and bad run defense.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:56 am
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2012/01/should-mark-davis-move-the-oakland-raiders-back-to-la-poll.html
Vote NO in LA Times Poll try’n to bring the Raiders to LA! Vote No
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:57 am
Moss hasn’t been a Coordinator.
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Neither has Bowles. I think fast and type fast, but you get what I was satin.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:57 am
wasnt tom cable a tea,m leader ? he shoulda just let evryone else call all the plays . but we shouldnt bring up the past . . lol… ya welcome dmac . that site got movies galore..
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:57 am
Dohh, sayin*
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:57 am
doriangray Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:55 am
any coache we get you guys gonna start saying fire him after week 8 . look how fast u turned on hue!! any coach we get gonna have to deal with idiots like r seymour and kam wimbley . hes gonna get scrutinized cus of the penalties.. and bad run defense.
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Seymour & Wimbley arent idiots.
Theyre being told to play wrong positions.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:57 am
cfrylopez Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:56 am
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2012/01/should-mark-davis-move-the-oakland-raiders-back-to-la-poll.html
Vote NO in LA Times Poll try’n to bring the Raiders to LA! Vote No
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Quit spamming the board. Besides, I already voted “Yes.”
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:57 am
Wilfork is a beast!
2 bad we got the wrong guy outta NE.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:58 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:54 am
DKnight007 Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:51 am
58.DeuceDeuce Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:48 am
DKnight007 Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:47 am
There is a reason why Moringwheg has not got a 2nd chance at being a head coach.
Out of all the coaches from the “Holmgren Tree”, Morningwheg was weak link of the bunch. Obviously.
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Ya the reason is he has been the offensive coordinator for one of the better offenses the past years..
^^^^^^^^
Reid calls the plays in Philly bruh. Plus all of a sudden some you want the West Coast offense back here in Oakland with Moring running the show, and would rather Morningwheg ahead of Gruden?? LMAO!!
Some guy named Mike Vick has inflated Philly offensive numbers also.
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He’s the OC/Asst HC.
Reid isnt the only one making decisions.
Its not all about play calling.
Gameplan is almost as if not more important
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Philly hasn’t gone deep in the playoffs in who knows how long either.
A big NO to Morningwheg as Head Coach of the Raiders!
Rather have Del Rio and then get Del Rio some good Coordinators!
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:58 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:57 am
doriangray Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:55 am
any coache we get you guys gonna start saying fire him after week 8 . look how fast u turned on hue!! any coach we get gonna have to deal with idiots like r seymour and kam wimbley . hes gonna get scrutinized cus of the penalties.. and bad run defense.
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Seymour & Wimbley arent idiots.
Theyre being told to play wrong positions.
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Wimbley should be shooting upfield, rushing the passer every play. Asking him to cover is a waste of his talents.
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:59 am
Wimbley should be shooting upfield, rushing the passer every play. Asking him to cover is a waste of his talents.
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Agree
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:59 am
DMAC Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:57 am
Wilfork is a beast!
2 bad we got the wrong guy outta NE.
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Supposedly, Al originally offered the 2011 first-rounder for Wilfork. Belichick turned him down but said “What about Seymour instead?”
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:59 am
RaiderDuck Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:53 am
HairyBush Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:52 am
This coaching situation is a nightnmare. Seriously.
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How do you figure? Reggie’s interviewed a bunch of highly-respected candidates, and (possibly) come up with an under-the-rader-but-respected DC. Worked out pretty well for Atlanta and Mike Smith, no?
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Are you kidding me? Highly respected candidates? That’s funny. Do you really think that before the announcement of Reggie’s hiring that he wasn’t aware he was being hired? Of course he knew, You would think he had a plan. He is wasting valuable time with these BS interviews. We should already have a coach and be evaluating the players and staff right now. Come on’ man.
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:00 pm
89.RaiderDuck Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:58 am
DeuceDeuce Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:57 am
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Wimbley should be shooting upfield, rushing the passer every play. Asking him to cover is a waste of his talents.
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Been saying the same thing for months now.
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Going through Dennis Allens Bio nothign stands out to me. What is so attractive about this guys coaching? Is it the way Denver’s “D” stood up this year? They played well but they were not lights out.
Don’t like the whole statement in his wikipedia bio, “bend but don’t break defense.” I hate defenses that give up big yards. Sounds to much like prevent D to me.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Allen_(American_football)
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:01 pm
He’s the OC/Asst HC.
Reid isnt the only one making decisions.
Its not all about play calling.
Gameplan is almost as if not more important
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Philly hasn’t gone deep in the playoffs in who knows how long either.
A big NO to Morningwheg as Head Coach of the Raiders!
Rather have Del Rio and then get Del Rio some good Coordinators!
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Wow.
Did you just use one logic to shoot down Marty M., then totally ignore that logic to promote Del Rio.
Amazing.
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:01 pm
as long as he doesnt bring a zone defense…but i cant stand a former donk.
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Pajama Jammy Jams in my private suite at Farmer’s Field are going to TIGHT
LA Raiders back home, word
Going over specifications today with my manager, looks like we can fit the PARTYDUDE 8000 next to the tempura battered onion ring and chipotle buffalo wing stations.
And you KNOW I’ll be looping Big Top Pee Wee on the flat screens
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Vic Fangio anyone? The 49ers defensive coordinator has faired quite well over the years. And he’s right under our noses across the Bay. I think he’s worth an interview or two.
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:03 pm
91.RaiderDuck Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:59 am
DMAC Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:57 am
Wilfork is a beast!
2 bad we got the wrong guy outta NE.
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Supposedly, Al originally offered the 2011 first-rounder for Wilfork. Belichick turned him down but said “What about Seymour instead?”
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Yeah, don’t dislike Seymour but I am not close to being a fan. His best game to me was his first game when we almost upset Denver during a Monday night game. Not enough push when it counts to put him on the A list.
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:03 pm
HairyBush Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:59 am
RaiderDuck Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:53 am
HairyBush Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:52 am
This coaching situation is a nightnmare. Seriously.
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How do you figure? Reggie’s interviewed a bunch of highly-respected candidates, and (possibly) come up with an under-the-rader-but-respected DC. Worked out pretty well for Atlanta and Mike Smith, no?
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Are you kidding me? Highly respected candidates? That’s funny. Do you really think that before the announcement of Reggie’s hiring that he wasn’t aware he was being hired? Of course he knew, You would think he had a plan. He is wasting valuable time with these BS interviews. We should already have a coach and be evaluating the players and staff right now. Come on’ man.
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Marty – Considered a top OC
Bowles – Interviewed by other teams for the HC job
Allen – Considered a top DC
Carmichael — OC for a top offense
You will also note there is NONE of the usual media eye-rolling like there was with Al’s searches. We’re getting good candidates this time. Don’t get mad just because none of them is named Jon Gruden.
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:03 pm
92.HairyBush Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:59 am
RaiderDuck Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:53 am
HairyBush Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 11:52 am
This coaching situation is a nightnmare. Seriously.
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How do you figure? Reggie’s interviewed a bunch of highly-respected candidates, and (possibly) come up with an under-the-rader-but-respected DC. Worked out pretty well for Atlanta and Mike Smith, no?
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Are you kidding me? Highly respected candidates? That’s funny. Do you really think that before the announcement of Reggie’s hiring that he wasn’t aware he was being hired? Of course he knew, You would think he had a plan. He is wasting valuable time with these BS interviews. We should already have a coach and be evaluating the players and staff right now. Come on’ man.
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I agree. It sounded like McK had a plan or was he just saying that. If your going to fire your head coach on a gut feeling, than you better have a plan for UPGRADE and to replace him with someone LEGIT and not some tired RETREADS like Moringwheg, Tice and Capers.
The plan sounded like Moss was his guy, but what went wrong IF something did go wrong?
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:05 pm
I will be surprised if our next head coach is a step up from Hue. I look at the whole pie not just 1 bad slice regarding Jackson, My opinion may not be popular but until I see a reaason to believe otherwise I will be skeptical with Mr Mckenzie. Reggie better have something good up his sleeve. Can’t wait for more friggin rebuilding.
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:08 pm
For the last time, Hue was not a very good head coach.
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:16 pm
To get outclassed by Sterling Moore? Routt should give money back just for that
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Wow… smh. Moore makes 1 play and all of the sudden he is the best damn CB in the league… what about all the plays he got burned on IN THAT GAME! Torry Smith’s touchdown comes to mind when he showed his ‘Raider’ tackling ability at its finest.
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:17 pm
103.SnB offense defense specialteams Says:
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:08 pm
For the last time, Hue was not a very good head coach.
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For the 100th time….it was first year as a head coach and he did the best he could in a VERY difficult first year.
He needed a better DC who has a LEGIT scheme.
Despite all the tough cards Hue was dealt with….
Al dying, losing his best weapon DMC, Campbell and Ford for half the of the season, Moore being out 4 games and being strapped wit a CRAPPY Defensive Coordinator with a non existent NFL scheme and STILL coming within one games of taking the division, was actually a solid job by Hue despite all the crappy circumstances.
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:17 pm
Yeah, don’t dislike Seymour but I am not close to being a fan. His best game to me was his first game when we almost upset Denver during a Monday night game. Not enough push when it counts to put him on the A list.
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SD… not Denver. That was pretty special, since he had been with the team for like 3.5 days
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:19 pm
No way Moore makes those plays if he was still on the Raiders.
He would have been called for a holding/pass interference penalty on that pass break up on Pitta also by the goaline and he would have been dusted by 5 yards on the pass to Evans if he was still on Raiders! LOL
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:20 pm
We all have to keep in mind that we are looking for a coach that will be with us for the next five to ten years. That in itself is a change from the hire him fire him pattern that we have had. I am thrilled that Reggie Mac is taking his time to hire right so we can get someone in here for more than two years. That, more than anything, will turn us around. Since he is taking his time, I am on board with whoever he goes with because I know that dude is busting his ass to get a guy he believes in. He fels the pressure of bringing someone good in more than we could imagine, i m sure.
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:25 pm
When gruden. Was hired, not one of us could tell you a thing about the guy…as fans, we have to know what we don,t know and trust the people and process. I feel better about Reggie than I did about al.
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:48 pm
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2012/01/should-mark-davis-move-the-oakland-raiders-back-to-la-poll.html
Vote NO!
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:51 pm
Yeah, don’t dislike Seymour but I am not close to being a fan. His best game to me was his first game when we almost upset Denver during a Monday night game. Not enough push when it counts to put him on the A list.
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That was the Chargers, not Broncos.
January 23rd, 2012 at 12:52 pm
CorkOnTheNFL Steve Corkran
Reggie McKenzie set to interview Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen for a second time. Bears off. coord. Mike Tice up Tuesday.
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Come on Cork! Get up a little earlier. Don’t you have any aspirations to be a good reporter at all? Quit your late night binge drinking and do your damn job.
January 23rd, 2012 at 1:22 pm
I like the idea of Del Rio getting the HC job. Jags unfortunately drafted poorly and were too cheap. Keeping Saunders as OC would provide continuity, if not for Palmer and the young Raider receiving corp and O-line. Del Rio was a straight shooter with Jags.
I would also still go with at least an interview with Trestman for the HC post.
January 23rd, 2012 at 1:42 pm
Now that the 49rs are out of the playoffs, tough loss. They at least played like warriors, that’s more than I could say for our Defense. Vic Fangio would be the best pick as our Head Coach because: That defense is something we’ve been lacking for years, and he’s been around Jim Harbaugh for quite awhile and that type of tenacity is what this team need.
January 23rd, 2012 at 1:47 pm
Where did you find that the Moss interview “was not going good?”
Link?
January 23rd, 2012 at 1:49 pm
A defensive coach like Moss might mesh well with our competent offense. Let Saunders and Plamer run the offense while Moss schemes the defense and plans the overall gmaeplan and down-distance stuff.
January 23rd, 2012 at 1:52 pm
If Dennis Allen is annointed as HC and the Lions don’t franchise Cliff Avril the Raiders should entertain the possibility of signing the LDE to a contract. . .then start teaching gap control. . .leave the offense in Saunders hands & reload the “D.”
January 23rd, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Where did people find that the Moss interview “was not going good?”
Link?
January 23rd, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Allen, nicknamed Mr. Death or Mr. D, was believed to have been involved in up to 13 underworld murders, including the dismembering of a Hells Angels biker with a chainsaw.
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I like this guy’s energy. I say give him a chance. My guess is he’ll have everyone in the locker room paying close attention, lest they be hacked to pieces.
January 23rd, 2012 at 3:00 pm
In my opinion, I would love to see Kevin Kilbride become the Raiders new HC. Kilbride always come through for the crazy Giants plus Mr. Davis wanted to hire him.
January 23rd, 2012 at 3:30 pm
It seems as if Mr.McKinze hired former SF49er director of college scouting David McCloughan,if so,nice work Reggie….
January 23rd, 2012 at 3:49 pm
oops! Typo mistake. Kevin Gilbride should be Oakland’s HC.
January 23rd, 2012 at 4:21 pm
This just in….Reports have confirmed an overwhelming number of Returns of San Francisco 49ers attire, namely Jerseys with tags still attached. Retailers describe this as the “Bandwagon Effect” and are now rejecting returns. Hats and Beanies are being deemed “worthless” due to severe sweat marks from an apparent stressing overtime loss and will instead be used as Urinal Cakes.
January 23rd, 2012 at 4:36 pm
So, Allen’s Broncos =
20th in total defense,
24th in scoring defense,
28th in interceptions,
22nd in rushing yardage allowed.
ummmm
January 23rd, 2012 at 4:42 pm
Hold your horses Raider Nation….. I think I found our new coach! http://raiderchaos.blogspot.com/2012/01/diamond-in-rough.html
January 23rd, 2012 at 5:23 pm
You need an All-Pro QB to win it all. Only twice since 1993 has a team won the SB with a questionable QB, Ravens in 2001and the Bucs in 2003.
You need a Hall of Fame QB to win the SB,period, end of story.
January 25th, 2012 at 1:51 am
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