The Oakland Raiders had once shined in the NFL because of the loyalty of its players to head coaches like Al Davis, Tom Flores, John Madden and Jon Gruden. However, with the firing of head coach Tom Cable , who was able to turn this team around alongside Hue Jackson last season, the Oakland Raiders, well Al Davis may have shot himself in the foot.
After Tom Cables firing, punter Shane Lechler became pretty vocal, explaining that the team had worked hard as a unit and Tom Cables hard nosed attitude simply brought out the best in his players. The firing ...
In the 2010 NFL season, the Oakland Raiders and their fans saw a glimmer of hope.They had reached a .500 record for the first time in eight years.In 2011, the Raiders are playoff-bound, right?No. Not so fast.Oakland's enigmatic owner, Mr. Al Davis, fired Tom Cable, the Raiders' Head Coach in 2010. Cable had the support of the players, fans and coaching staff.Furthermore, half of the players will be free agents in 2011.Plus, they're disgruntled at the fact Cable has been fired.Houston, we have a problem.But really, don't underestimate Al Davis. He's a genius: a maverick, the single most iconic figure ...
Assuming there is football in 2011, this offseason could be one of the most important free agency years in Oakland Raiders history.
The team is coming off their first non-losing season since 2002, and it is important to the franchise and their fanbase to come back with a positive season in 2011.
Almost half of Oakland's roster is made up of potential free agents depending on the new CBA.
There are a lot of key players included in that list: Nnamdi Asomugha, Richard Seymour, Michael Bush, Michael Huff, Robert Gallery, Stanford Routt, John Henderson, Langston Walker, Zach Miller, Mario Henderson and Samson Satele ...
Former Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable showed that he can be successful in the NFL. He led the Raiders to an 8-8 record in 2010, including going 6-0 in the AFC West.That was the best record that the Raiders have had in nearly a decade, but it was still not enough to save Cable's job.Now out on the market and looking for employment, let's take a look at 10 potential landing sports for the ex-Raiders coach.Begin Slideshow
A Pep Talk in 2011
When I was a child, I was curious. I always asked, "Why?" Sometimes, I got that look from my elders, that made me know that if I pushed them, there would be some type of reprimand.
Well, many of us in the Raider Nation are curious and some are puzzled. So many transitions are difficult to process. The question is, "Where do the Oakland Raiders go from here?" Up, we hope!
Some of us wonder if the loud voices of fans, the strong opinions, for example, of the Bleacher Report writers make a difference in what is decided ...
Al Davis is currently under heavy criticism, while the Raiders organization and roster seem to be in total disarray.
The recent happenings within the Raiders organization have only raised further questions and complicated matters further.
Much to the dismay of many Raider fans, the Oakland Raiders are the only team in the NFL currently without a head coach and Al Davis seems to be taking his sweet time to resolve the situation.
Hue Jackson is the top candidate to replace former head coach Tom Cable, but Davis is in no hurry to make any such announcement.
Though Jackson is still under contract by the Oakland ...
This past season was a terrific one for the silver and black.
This upcoming offseason, however, is looking to be a dreadful one. Quite a few of our best players could be wearing a jersey that doesn't compare to the silver and black next season.
Nnamdi Asomugha, Kamerion Wimbley and Zach Miller are just a few names that will be hitting the free agency market this offseason; other notable free agents include Michael Huff, Stanford Routt and Michael Bush.
Nnamdi Asomugha has been the best cornerback in all of football in past couple seasons. No one can really compare. "He's being played ...
There is no Raider that has captured the hearts and minds more over the past several years than Nnamdi Asomugha.But as the mother bird must do, the Oakland Raiders must allow Asomugha to fly away.
Just like the chick that has grown into a bird with a voracious appetite that is too big for the nest, so is Asomugha's contract. So like the bird who is pushed out of the nest for the betterment of the nest, it's time for Asomugha to take to the sky.Though it might sound harsh, the Raiders have many other players in their free agent year ...
The NFL released the finalists for the pro football Hall of Fame class of 2011 on Jan. 10, 2011. The 44-member selection committee will meet on Feb. 5, 2011 in North Texas. Tim Brown must receive a minimum positive vote of 80 percent.
Tim Brown won the Heisman Trophy and Walter Camp Award in 1987. Brown was the first wide receiver to win the Heisman. The Notre Dame graduate drafted sixth overall by the Los Angeles Raiders in 1988. Brown was the first wide receiver off the board.
The multi-talented wide receiver/returner came into the league and made an immediate impact. Brown ...
The 2010 NFL regular season has ended, therefore it's time to evaluate the draft prospects for 2011. Over the past twelve weeks, I have watched film on over two-hundred college prospects. Based on my analysis, I've listed the best college prospects for the Oakland Raiders. When evaluating the needs of the Oakland Raiders, I focused on their most glaring deficiencies: pass protection, inexperienced wide receivers, and their run defense. In all fairness, I believe the offensive tackle position must be addressed; however, I believe it will be addressed through free agency, rather than the 2011 draft because of the lack ...