Message to Al (website petition)
by nobodyinparticular on Dec 1, 2009 4:59 PM PST
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I am the last person to condone passing around a website, petition, or any sort of chain email/tweet/facebook/myspace thing. However, I am also tired of the same disappointing feeling I have after the Raiders lose--which has happened a LOT since 2003.
Can you remember what the early 2000s felt like? Can you remember the anticipation we would have leading up to the season? Can you remember the swagger you had as a Raider fan as you sat at work (or walked the school halls) during the week knowing that the Raiders were likely to win? Can you remember the thrill of victory over our hated rivals--the Chiefs, the Chargers, the Broncos, the Jets, the Steelers? How about the sheer ecstasy hearing Greg Papa yell, "TOUCHDOWN RRRRAAAIDDEEERRRRRSSSSS!!!!" a minimum of 3 times a game? Or how about the chest-puffing pride hearing him excitedly announce "After 19 years... The Silver and Black are BACK!" just before the kickoff of the 2003 Super Bowl?
Can you remember all of this? Because, to be honest, all of this is hazy at best for me. There were times where the Raiders would have more than 10 total TDs in 11 quarters; now the Raiders have 10 offensive TDs in 11 whole games. There were games where Rich Gannon carved up defenses for 350+ yards of passing, now we're lucky to get 350 yards in a month. There was a time when the Raiders had the best record for Monday Night Football games; now, as fans, we dread having the Raiders on primetime because we don't want to be embarrassed in front of the entire nation.
I am tired of seeing MY TEAM get pummeled week in and week out. I am sick of seeing the storied Silver and Black trampled under the feet of mouthy commentators after another pitiful performance. And I am FED UP with losing. It's time for a change.
It's time for the Raiders to BE the NFL again. It's time for teams and other fans to hate and respect us once again rather than loathe and pity us. It is time for the glory of the Raiders to be the present AND the past, not just dusty trophies in a glass case. We can't wait another NINETEEN YEARS to return to the Super Bowl; so it's time for Al Davis to CHANGE how he operates this storied franchise.
This is why, for the first time in my life, I am passing around a petition for something and signing it myself. If you go to MessageToAl.com you will be given the opportunity to sign a petition with a number of different demands of Al Davis.
I am doing this only because I believe in the power of the Raider Nation. I know that there are MILLIONS of us out there who are sick and tired of the losing and the humiliation. We are cut to the core that this once proud and storied franchise has been brought low by losing season after losing season. We cannot become the next Browns, Lions or Bungles. It is time for change and I know that you are just as heartbroken by this team as I am. Sign the petition. A mere pebble can start an avalanche. Be the pebble. Start the avalanche that will sweep through Oakland and renew the organization.
I will note that this site also asks you for donations to make a bigger difference. I am not condoning the donation of any money to this site (nor is it my site). All I know is that there are millions of fans who bleed SILVER AND BLACK who can spare 10 seconds to type their name on a petition (or 3 minutes if you want to create a new email account to ensure the safety/spam-free of your current one).
Be the pebble. Start the avalanche. Let's bring change to the Silver and Black.
Here's the link one more time.
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This site has been mentioned before.
Don’t spam.
Also now they’re asking for money to put up a billboard, and that’s fine, but something doesn’t sound right. Buffalo fans cost under $2000 for a billboard, messagetoAl wants $5000. I dunno.
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
by mikesd1981 on Dec 1, 2009 5:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Billboard
Well, I’m not wasting my money.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 1, 2009 5:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
I’m just saying something doesn’t sit right w/ me about this site.
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
by mikesd1981 on Dec 1, 2009 5:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s probably based on the amount of traffic that goes by the billboard, and Message to Al probably wants a billboard right in front of the coliseum, on 880 where millions of people will see it.
It’s not rocket science. How about you try using your brain before conjuring up fake conspiracy theories.
by slapchop on Dec 2, 2009 2:49 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
oakland has mopre people than buffalo so ur idea sounds about right
"The only yardstick for success our society has is being a champion. No one remembers anything else."
by TheAutumnWind on Dec 2, 2009 4:17 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It was a opinon
so go take your attitude somewhere else.
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
by mikesd1981 on Dec 2, 2009 4:49 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The Billboard is already up
It is all about coming together as a team. At the end of the day, the team is all we have. - T. Branch 10-14-09
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Dec 2, 2009 8:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
In fact
Here is the post about this same thing before.
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
by mikesd1981 on Dec 1, 2009 6:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
A couple notes
A) First I will tell you that this is not in anyway spam. This is the only place I have posted this and I spent an hour specifically working on writing this fanpost (this is not a copy/paste job).
B) I purposefully noted that the website is also asking for donations. I did not condone any donations. Shoot, I haven’t even donated myself.
Personally, I think it’s worthwhile to type out one’s name and email address (I keep a “spam email” for purposes like this just in case). I think this could pick up speed and make a difference.
However, if the board mods think this is spam, they don’t even need to delete it—I’ll delete it myself. Just let me know.
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by nobodyinparticular on Dec 1, 2009 8:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Just in case I wasn't clear
I will agree with those of you who are skeptical of the whole money deal. As Rated-R Superstar said, “Well, I’m not wasting my money.” I agree whole-heartedly. I was shocked to see the counter they have up for dollars raised as high as it is.
Thanks for posting the link to the other fanpost. I actually did a quick search of both the story archives and fanposts and it didn’t come up with anything.
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by nobodyinparticular on Dec 1, 2009 8:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll keep it up...As long as you remove your tag line...
I was actually going to write about this today. It is news, as the Billboard is up on 880. In fact I will promote it to the first page if you remove your tag line which promotes your blog.
It is all about coming together as a team. At the end of the day, the team is all we have. - T. Branch 10-14-09
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Dec 2, 2009 8:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Remove his tagline from
his signature? I don’t see it in the article.
Surely you won’t censor his signature in fear of some competition?
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
by mikesd1981 on Dec 2, 2009 10:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not at all:
It is just borderline, when someone’s tag says, “Visit my sports Blog…”
It is all about coming together as a team. At the end of the day, the team is all we have. - T. Branch 10-14-09
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Dec 2, 2009 2:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet: Done
It is all about coming together as a team. At the end of the day, the team is all we have. - T. Branch 10-14-09
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Dec 2, 2009 2:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The billboard is already up. It’s on High Street, visible from 880.
by RickeyRun on Dec 2, 2009 8:40 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Can someone post a picture?
Also we got some ESPN attention from Bill Williamson. Just look on his AFC west section
Rookie: "Why did you bench me?"
Nellie: "You're a rookie"
by dubzfan on Dec 2, 2009 11:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Prevent John Marshall from running the prevent defense!
by LiveAdam on Dec 2, 2009 12:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Very tastefully done
Al might appreciate that, at least.
Son-of-Blanda
by Sons-of-Blanda on Dec 2, 2009 4:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i got like 20 texts
that this thing was up. I live in sacramento now, but born and raised in Hayward.
i hope it works!!!!
Punjabi by Nature
by Robby1987 on Dec 4, 2009 2:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
More info about fans that put billboard up
by RickeyRun on Dec 2, 2009 8:47 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Great Years Proves Al Davis Right
I’ve been hearing the hate against Al Davis since I started following the Raiders in 1986 as an eight year old.. The same things were said about Al Davis then. They said he couldn’t get a good coach, they said he couldn’t get good free agents, they said he wanted to throw it deep. Those years included the playoffs and respectable records. I had bought into the hate against AD, then just as things looked bleak, he signed Gruden, went West Coast, and picked up free agents like Gannon, Garner, and Woodson.
2000-2002 proved that Al Davis can win in today’s NFL and that the haters are idiots.
This 22 year old with the billboard who jumped on the bandwagon in 2002 didn’t follow the Raiders before then, so he wouldn’t know that according to the haters and the media, 2002 was supposed to be impossible with Al Davis as owner. What does he want, an owner like DeBartalo who gets kicked out of the league for political bribery????
It takes time to rebuild a franchise!
Belichick was voted the worst coach in the league after a year with the Browns.
How many years did the Patriots lose before getting into the playoffs? How about Indianapolis?
Lets be a little patient and watch these young players grow, except for the linebackers and T. Kelly, the team has a future.
If you want to be a hater go hang out with Monte Poole. Poole regurgitates the same criticisms every week and calls it reporting, but when the Raiders win, silence. No wonder newspapers are losing money.
Go Raiders including Al Davis! F*** you haters!
by Sbay on Dec 2, 2009 6:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
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I totally agree with you Sbay…great post!
by los_raiders on Dec 2, 2009 6:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
2 years of league superiority does not make up for 8 years of being at the bottom of the barrel.
No excuses. He’s old and can’t get it done anymore. Lucking in to Rich Gannon doesn’t make up for anything.
by slapchop on Dec 2, 2009 7:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious
2000-2002 proved that Al Davis can win in today’s NFL and that the haters are idiots.
You’re an idiot if you think “today’s NFL” includes 2000-2002. The NFL has changed so much over the past even three or four years, never mind the last seven years up to the last nine.
Lets be a little patient and watch these young players grow, except for the linebackers and T. Kelly, the team has a future.
Yeah, we’ve been so great in the last seven years to give us the reason for optimism in our young talent.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Dec 2, 2009 8:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
2007
i think the 2007 season proved that this game is much different that what it used to be..With Tom passing for 50 TD’s and Moss catching 25 of them. This game is a passing league, but if Oakland can get the perfect 55% Pass to 45% Run type of O…With a Blita heavy 4-3..Even though a 3-4 is more effective, but Ive realized Al isnt into effective styles of play.
by Remix. on Dec 2, 2009 10:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
since you don't think the Raiders have any talent, and you hate Al Davis
The Raiders include Al Davis, if you hate Al Davis then you hate the Raiders.
You think the league is drastically different from 2000, when most of the same teams with the same quarterbacks are winning. Wow!
You also think that there is some guarantee that the Raiders get into the playoffs every x number of years. There is no gaurantee.
by Sbay on Dec 3, 2009 9:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
The NFL
is COMPLETELY differnent than it was in 2002.
Yeah teams with great quarterbacks are still winning but not exactly in the same way. ENTER the spread offense. Watch drew brees, it looks like hes almost always in the shotgun.
But is ok, we got the VERTICAL offense. What a fucking shame.
Punjabi by Nature
by Robby1987 on Dec 4, 2009 2:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously dude
Ive been a Raider fan since i was born 22 years ago. Dont tell me im a bandwagon cuz i think al davis has lost his fucking mind.
Your right, it does take time to rebuild a franchise…problem is little to NO progress has been shown. Get your head out of ur ass and see whats going on.
Punjabi by Nature
by Robby1987 on Dec 4, 2009 2:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
who promised you a championship every few years or so?????
If you want to talk football strategy then I can tell you every detail of how football is today and how football was in 2000-2002, team by team. It is all there for everyone to see. “Today’s” NFL still has Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Peyton Manning, McNabb, and new stars like Rivers, Matt Ryan, etc. So what? It is soooooo different.
Well, Al Davis is different too. So what, In no way will I ever hope for the demise of Al Davis as you haters do behind his back.
The rest is a struggling team and an owner who is Al Davis. One of a kind, master of his team, Cable at his side, young draft picks and (mostly) talented team, die hard fans, and a bunch of retarded hater fans who buy in to the media’s panzy ass bull shit they call reporting.
by Sbay on Dec 2, 2009 11:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
John Gruden Brought The Winning Back To Oakland, Not Al:
It is sad, but true.
I mean look at what Tampa is doing without Gruden now. The same can be said for the Post Gruden Era in Oakland.
Sure, the team that Gruden built, he brought in Gannon and made this a team that people like Jerry Rice, Rod Woodson and Romo wanted to play on.
It isn’t even that Al does NOT have an eye for talent. He tried to land Drew Brees AND Sean Payton, they just didn’t want to be here. IN fact, NFL people lobbied hard to keep Payton from taking the job that would have Al looming over him.
It is time for Al to lose his death grip on this franchise. Period. I mean, he’s earned it hasn’t he? The right to just sit back in the owner’s chair and let someone else run the ship?
It is all about coming together as a team. At the end of the day, the team is all we have. - T. Branch 10-14-09
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Dec 3, 2009 6:51 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
OK Sonny
Having been a fan of this team since 1973, there was a time when at the very least, they were competitive. Al had a lot of help in those days (look up Ron Wolf sometime) and now, he relies only on himself. Chucky was going to leave because of Al’s ego and reluctance to give up control so I understand the trade Al made. With proper drafting and coaching, it could have been a terrific situation for our Raiders. But, Al wants everything his way now (remember without the help that he used to get) and all of us are paying for it. Very few people here want to see the legend die (although that would solve the problem) but to suggest that those of us who say he needs a hand fixing this disaster is “hating” is moronic at best.
By the way, most of those reporters that you say give “panzy ass bull shit” are simply being accurate in their description of this team and their problems. Deal with it you wuss.
by Rusty23 on Dec 3, 2009 8:10 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Edit
“Sure, the team that Gruden built, he brought in Gannon and made this a team that people like Jerry Rice, Rod Woodson and Romo wanted to play on WENT TO THE SUPER BOWL, then what happened?”
It is all about coming together as a team. At the end of the day, the team is all we have. - T. Branch 10-14-09
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Dec 3, 2009 6:52 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Barrett Robins had a break down. Is that Al Davis' fault?
The probowl caliber center was out the nigth before the game. That’s what happened, and it’s not Al Davis’ fault.
Al Davis hired Gruden. Right now he has Tom Cable. Why don’t you deal with that!!!
Saint, regarding the reporting. Poole for example. Writes after losses, but is silent after wins. Is that being accurate? Or what about the early season reporting that Tom Cable had wasted the OTA’s and hadn’t installed the offense just because he was adding additional indoors team sesssions. Was that accurate, or just bashing?
Yes, he may need some help. That goes without saying. But to say like Rusty23 did, that his death would solve the problem is leotarded. There is no guarantee that the team will win with a GM. Look at the Winers. They have a GM, they are barely doing better.
by Sbay on Dec 3, 2009 11:12 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not too off topic ...
when I think of Robbins football potential its scary.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4256326
Son-of-Blanda
by Sons-of-Blanda on Dec 3, 2009 11:38 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't say it was the preferred method.
I said it was an option that would work. You’re right that a GM doesn’t guarantee success but look at the Raiders problems now Mr Sheep. Most ot the problems here are of Al’s doing. Remove Al, remove most of the problems. But no, you’ll continue, like Al, to blame everyone else. Good luck with your future.
by Rusty23 on Dec 3, 2009 11:52 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
First Off: To Robbins:
That was a VERY sad tale!!!
Now for the truth. The Raiders called an Emergency Meeting to install a NEW, same as the OLD game plan. Barrett did not get the news because he was, as was his custom, out blacking out and getting fubarred.
The meeting was called to go against the plan that was already made. The other plan may have worked, we’ll never know. As it worked out, they went back to Gruden’s play book and the rest is SAD history.
I, personally, would have NEVER benched Robbins for that game. Not for missing a NON mandatory meeting. And now look at how his life has turned out. I mean, Ray Buchanon was out with a hooker and still played for ATL!?!?!
It is all about coming together as a team. At the end of the day, the team is all we have. - T. Branch 10-14-09
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Dec 3, 2009 12:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Great Info But...
Still not Al Davis’ fault. In fact, he most likeley would have let Robbins play.
by Sbay on Dec 3, 2009 9:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Aparently it was Al's call to bench him:
It was also his call to change the game plan the night before the game. If it was Callahan on his own, he would have been canned.
It is all about coming together as a team. At the end of the day, the team is all we have. - T. Branch 10-14-09
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Dec 4, 2009 8:33 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
These Numbers May "Kenny" Shedd a Little Light On The Situation:
Franchise Record: 408-332-11
Record Since Returning to Oakland: 95 – 150
Record Without Gruden: 46 – 119 (Taking 2003 out as well) (Adding 2003, 57-124)
It is all about coming together as a team. At the end of the day, the team is all we have. - T. Branch 10-14-09
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Dec 3, 2009 12:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
How many GMs would survive that?
Even Al, himself, says that a Head Coach is only good for 4 years!!!
It is all about coming together as a team. At the end of the day, the team is all we have. - T. Branch 10-14-09
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Dec 3, 2009 12:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
None!!!
Unlike every other team in the league, there is no way Al Davis will let anyone have complete control. So hiring a GM can help, but it won’t mean that Al Davis will step away completely, which is what this billboard and a lot of so called “fans” want.
If people can’t accept the facts about the Raiders’ unique situation with Al Davis as owner and meddler, then they shouldn’t be Raider fans. That’s not being sheep, it is understanding the situation.
by Sbay on Dec 3, 2009 9:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well said, except the part about not being Raider fans is excessive (my opinon)
Son-of-Blanda
by Sons-of-Blanda on Dec 3, 2009 10:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
probably right!
i’m new to this blog, i should tone it down more.
by Sbay on Dec 4, 2009 1:26 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You shoul tone it down
just because people are out spoken about Davis or the things that are blatanly wrong does not make fake fans or Raiders haters. In fact it’s insulting to cal us that. We’ve endured this for far too long and we can see what happens. He signed Javon Walker, he wanted Randy Moss, who became a problem, he has too much control over what a Coach can do and doesn’t let the coach coach. Also people that were outspoken of JaMarcus were proven right. We saw he just didn’t care and didn’t want to try. And that didn’t make us haters or fake fans. It makes us what we are. Sick of the losing mentality of this team and us going no where and being stuck in the past. And if you think I’m kinda yelling here, well I am. Too many people are calling people haters because we’re tired of losing and decided to take the blinders off.
What Davis has done in the past should not be taken from him, he’s done great things for the NFL and the Raiders. And he takes care of the players. Great. Good guy. But, the decisions he’s making are ruining this once great franchise. You know the saying “shit rolls down hill”
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
by mikesd1981 on Dec 4, 2009 4:52 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Mikesd1981, you are right I should tone it down
But I’m not mad about about the draft or any of those free agents. Just because some draft guys say that DHB is going to be a bust, doesn’t mean we have to believe them (yes, i know that’s a weak example because of the dropped passes, but he’s still young and at least he tries). The draft experts have no money on the line so they can say whatever they want, that doesn’t mean we should immediately pile on Al Davis.
As far as this year is concerned, he promoted a hard working o-line coach, didn’t sign any headaches in the offseason. Has good quarterback coaches for Russell. Other than getting some veteran mentors for these young players, I don’t know what else we can ask Al Davis to do.
By the way, don’t tell me you weren’t excited to have Randy Moss in Oakland. Both trading for Moss and signing Javon Walker were good moves at the time. Even Russell, many teams would have jumped at the chance to draft him. Gallery was the top rated lineman in the draft. The list goes on and on. At least, Al Davis makes an effort to sign the best players available when he can. He makes being a Raider fan interesting. When the signings don’t work, he changes course and doesn’t sign too many guys like last year.
We know this…Maaaaan! (chris tucker, “friday”)
There is nothing wrong with criticism. Criticism is important for everyone to improve.
But you and all the people on this blog know, Al Davis is already hated by the league and the press. When we join in and pile on, in my opinion without good reason for this year, does that mean we are joining the enemy?
Fine, no one is a hater who likes the Raiders and spends time blogging about them.
Let’s face facts though, the team is rebuilding. The Colts took Jeff George with the number one pick, that didn’t work out, they got another #1 and went with Manning, that worked out. Same with the Falcons, they took Vick, now they have Matt Ryan. No one in this league is not guilty of drating poorly.
I always like to remind people that Eddie Debartalo was kicked out of the league for being part of bribing a public official in Louisiana for the rights to a river boat casino. People still love the guy. Did I mention that Tim Brown’s best years were with James Jett on the opposite side?
Al Davis, is just trying to play football.
But again, you are right, and I shouldn’t be throwing dirt around either, it only makes things worse.
by Sbay on Dec 4, 2009 2:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
By the way, don’t tell me you weren’t excited to have Randy Moss in Oakland.
Nope. Because he was a cancer in the locker room, just like he always was when he wasn’t winning.
But any way. The problem is that no one would have drafted DHB where we did. He got drafted for speed.
Al Davis does not like the blitz so we rarely get to implement it. Other players that have left here even amicably have said that Al Davis looks at film and changes the plays during practice. That’s when you’re working on ways to beat the other team. Not the time to change things up. Even when they’re proven to work.
When we join in and pile on, in my opinion without good reason for this year, does that mean we are joining the enemy?
Well we could start right at the top. He kept Tom Cable as coach, who is not anywhere qualified to be head coach, o-line coach, and play caller at the same time. And you can say we didn’t sign any headaches this year, which could be true, but we still didn’t sign any play makers either.
Let’s face facts though, the team is rebuilding.
Sure is. But when you use inadequate material, it’s not going to be very sturdy.
Al Davis, is just trying to play football.
And that’s fine. But it’s from decades past. And he needs to let his coaches do their job. Look at the Eagles and Bengals game. We blitzed we won. Imagine that. I honestly think if we blitz against the Steelers we can win that game too.
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
by mikesd1981 on Dec 5, 2009 1:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
So, once again, WHAT Talented GM will succumb to this?
We and He are living out the nightmare of conceit
It is all about coming together as a team. At the end of the day, the team is all we have. - T. Branch 10-14-09
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Dec 4, 2009 8:35 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish...
Al Davis would do like Benson did in New Orleans. Benson was quite unpopular around the time before and right after the earthquake. Since, it appeared like he wanted to move the Saints (irony your user name is Saint).
But, if I remember correctly they really overhauled the 2005 roster (3-13). IIRC, they had to the most roster changes on any team from 2005 to 2006. Surprisingly, even
with the earthquake still only 1 year removed they went 10-6.
Payton is in his 4th year now. I don’t think that 4 year statement by Al looks correct.
Anyways, Al isn’t the type of the owner who would allow a drastic overhaul of the roster going from one year to the next. Right?
Sometimes, I wish the Raiders would surprise us. Do something you wouldn’t expect. Meaning that Al Davis would do something that we don’t expect Al to do.
The NFL is where you can go from horrible to playoffs in one year. I know the long period of losing has us Raiders fan down. But, you still have to think positively and realize that teams can turn it around quickly.
It will take Al getting better football people to the Raiders of course. But, if teams in the near past like the Saints, Dolphins, Falcons and now this year the Bengals can turn things around and become very competitive. The Raiders should be able to.
You can see flashes of what they can do in the Philly and Bengal game. Obviously, those games show more about the D. But, here’s hoping that the Raiders can surprise and turn things around fast.
by Red Comet on Dec 4, 2009 1:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Katrina u mean?
That was a Hurricane.
Punjabi by Nature
by Robby1987 on Dec 4, 2009 2:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHA!!! The Billboard Guys Want to Have a Meeting With Al Davis!!!!
Isn’t one a fan from Philly who is 22 and has never even been to the Coliseum?
I doubt that Mr. Davis will want to meet with these guys.
It is all about coming together as a team. At the end of the day, the team is all we have. - T. Branch 10-14-09
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Dec 3, 2009 1:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Lets be realistic here people...
Al is one of the greatest football minds that the NFL has ever seen. The problem is that the game has changed, but he has not changed with it. There is a reason no one else runs the Lombardi man to man defense, it is way out of date. Schemes have changed, athletes have changed, the way of running a business has changed, but the Raiders have not.
Saying that if you don’t support Al Davis then you don’t support the Raiders is a totally ridiculous statement. I don’t support Al Davis, I’m fed up, but I am a 10 year season ticket holder that will continue to support my team, but a change is needed.
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As for the billboard, what a way to waste your money. You really think anyone in the Raider orginization is even going to tell him about this? The guy doesn’t pay attention to the sports world around him. Even if he did, do you think he gives a sh!t about your opinion? Al will not give up control, period. Post signs, radio ads, tv commercials, it won’t matter. He is an ego maniac that is looking to please himself and no on else.
Where are the other shareholders? Their investment is going down the crapper, why are they silent?
by Kwester421 on Dec 5, 2009 7:42 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Well I'm sure Al can read
and I’m sure it’s in the local papers. But the fact is it’s $5500 worth of uselessness. All the other shareholders are minority owners and have no say. I’m hoping what Aso has to say will make Davis think since Al does listen to the players.
Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!
by mikesd1981 on Dec 5, 2009 9:09 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Either that or he just BENCHES them for opening their mouths
It is all about coming together as a team. At the end of the day, the team is all we have. - T. Branch 10-14-09
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Dec 5, 2009 11:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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Bring back the Gruden/Allen package and leave them alone to figure out this mess!
by CK#1 on Dec 5, 2009 1:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
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