Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis introduced Hue Jackson as the next Raider Head Coach. The two spent over an hour and a half discussing various topics. Coach Jackson talking about the talent that is currently on the Roster and him wanting to score MORE points offensively and the desire to create a “bully” with this team. Then you had Mr. Davis...
Cotto: Epic Al Davis Press Conference analyzed, part 2
Here’s part two of my assessment of today’s entertaining press conference featuring Al Davis and Hue Jackson. The Oakland Raiders introduced Hue Jackson as their next head coach, but most of that took a backseat to the other juice topics that were bantered about by the aging owner who had not given a state of the union address in quite some time. Here are...
Cotto: Epic Al Davis Press Conference analyzed, part 1
Today’s press conference was epic, entertaining and had all the drama of a top rated soap opera. Once again, Al Davis took the stage, and left everyone in the room mesmerized – or scolded. The Oakland Raiders introduced Hue Jackson as their next head coach, but most of that took a backseat to the other juice topics that were bantered about by the aging owner...
Oakland Raiders: Just litigate, Baby!
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Al Davis deducted Tom Cable $20,000 each game check during the 2010 season, per team sources. The story stated that $120,000 worth of fines were collected by the Oakland Raiders and in turn, the former head coach has filed a grievance with the NFL. Roger Goodell will appoint an arbitrator that will handle the proceedings,...
Raiders’ punter Shane Lechler rips Al Davis’ decision to let Cable go
Oakland Raiders All-Pro punter Shane Lechler blasted the Silver & Black management and their handling of the Tom Cable situation. The six-time pro-bowl selection was shocked by Oakland not picking up the option on Cable’s deal on Tuesday night. “I just looked at my wife,” Lechler said during the phone conversation with CSN Bay Area reporter Kate...