Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie's search for a new head coach is reportedly entering its final phase, with the team focusing on Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen. It's welcome news, considering the other candidates were reportedly Mike Tice, Dom Capers and Marty Mornhinweg, three men who have already had their share of utter failure as head coaches in the NFL.However comforting it is that MacKenzie is apparently leaning toward someone other than Tice, Capers or Mornhinweg, not many people are familiar with the 39-year-old Allen.The former Texas A&M and Buffalo Bills defensive back has been Denver's defensive coordinator ...
The Oakland Raiders' search for a head coach is apparently down to a single man: Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.The news comes straight from Jason La Canfora of the NFL Network, who claims that Allen is the only candidate still talking to the Silver and Black. He's met twice with new general manager Reggie McKenzie, and the two sides could agree to a deal "soon."The 2011 season was Allen's first (and maybe only) season as Denver's DC. Under his watch, the Broncos allowed 24.4 points per game and about 358 total yards per game.Those figures don't seem all the impressive, ...
It has been reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter that Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen is the leading candidate to become the Oakland Raiders' next head coach. After several weeks of sifting through a plethora of candidates, the Raiders have apparently found their man.According to several sources, Allen is meeting with team officials today to iron out the details of the potential agreement that would result in Allen becoming the 10th head coach since their return to Oakland in 1995. The idea hiring a defensive-minded coach like Allen is certainly intriguing—Oakland had a proclivity to employ offensive specialists under previous ...
Updated 10:51 a.m.According to multiple sources, the Oakland Raiders will be poaching someone from the Denver Broncos to be their next head coach. But fear not, Raider Nation, Tim Tebow won’t be your next head coach; although St. Tebow has done such ridiculous things on the field, maybe he can coach, too. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Raiders have identified Denver defensive coordinator Dennis Allen as their man, even letting other candidates know they’re out of consideration. The selection of Allen is a bit of a surprise, as he was one of the least publicized candidates interviewed by ...
Moneyball was awarded with an Oscar nomination on Tuesday. It's an honor that guarantees the film, which features the Oakland Athletics' rise to greatness in 2002, will take its rightful place among the best sports movies in history.Brad Pitt received a nomination for best actor in a leading role for portraying Billy Beane, while Jonah Hill also got one for best supporting actor, playing Peter Brand, who wasn't an actual member of the Oakland front office but is based mostly on Paul DePodesta. Sports movies usually don't garner much hype during award season because they only tend to attract a ...
ForewordTonight a student showed me the halo that reportedly appeared over the stadium when the Broncos played the Pittsburgh Steelers a few days ago.What does this have to do with the Oakland Raiders? Well, do you remember that Tim Tebow played his very first NFL game in Oakland in 2010 after the Broncos starting quarterback was injured? Thus, there is a Tebow connection in this complex situation.Here is an article that I wrote a few days ago to share some interesting observations:On January 13, 2012 I was distracted by the death of the mother of a good friend and fellow ...
The Oakland Raiders' search for their next head coach continues, but a favorite has emerged from the pile of coordinators and assistants in Dennis Allen. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Raiders are set to interview Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen for a second time. Update: Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 12:03 p.m. EST by Michael DixonAccording to Schefter and Chris Mortensen of ESPN, the Raiders are currently in negotiations with Allen. The Raiders have been in an offseason tailspin since relieving former head coach Hue Jackson of his duties. This is a franchise that has become known far more for their coaching failures than ...
It was no doubt a heartbreaker as Oakland Raiders fans saw their team go 8-8 once again in 2011. To be so close, yet so far from a playoff berth two years in a row is the most disappointing feeling for such a loyal fanbase.One of the many discussions among fans is: Which season was stronger—2010 or 2011?In my opinion, 2011 was a much stronger season because we saw the maturation process of a young receiving corps who finally showed their talent and potential.Say what you want about the firing of coach Hue Jackson (a decision by new general manager Reggie ...
Whenever you hear the words "Yankees" and "rivalry" you usually think of the team in Queens or the Boston crew. Maybe you're nostalgic about the 90s and picture the Atlanta Braves. If you bleed Green and Gold, chances are good that you'll think of your own club and its relationship with the Bronx Bombers.Here are four interesting facts about the history of the Oakland Athletics-New York Yankees rivalry.Begin Slideshow
It has been reported by ESPNDeportesLosAngeles.com that the Oakland Athletics are “very interested” in signing beleaguered free-agent outfielder Manny Ramirez.A source goes on to say that while a handful of teams have inquired about the services of Ramirez, Oakland has shown the most interest in him. Ramirez is coming off of a 2011 season that saw him retire back in April as a Tampa Bay Ray, after failing a drug test for the second time. Instead of serving what would have been a 100-game suspension as a result of the positive test, Ramirez decided to quit the game of baseball. ...