John Herrera, Raiders not parting ways after all
by Levi Damien on Feb 17, 2012 3:30 PM PST
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PrintThe Raiders revealed today that Senior Executive John Herrera has retired. However, they announced that he will not be leaving the organization entirely. Though he will no longer hold the title of Senior Executive, he will remain involved closely with the Raiders in, what the Raiders are describing as "special projects"
Herrera served the organization in numerous capacities for over three decades, holding the position of Senior Executive for the past 27.
"At this point in my career and after careful thought and consideration, I have decided to take a break," said Herrera. "I've had a great run, 35 years over three tours of duty, and have been privileged to work in every area of the organization. I've enjoyed the whole ride and cherish my relationships with the Davis family, players, coaches and front office staff. I have developed lifelong friendships with people that have come through the organization and my time with the Silver and Black has exceeded my wildest expectations."
Herrera first joining the organization in 1963 at the age of 16. He has gone on to work in every corner of the team's operation including player personnel, scouting, media relations, training camp operations, team travel, stadium negotiations, community relations, security and even one season as a member of the coaching staff.
In between, Herrera has served stints in scouting and player personnel with two other NFL teams and as a General Manager and Director of Player Personnel in the Canadian Football League, rejoining the organization as Senior Executive in 1985.
As part of his duties, Herrera was given complete authority to locate sites and execute training camp operations on two different occasions. He coordinated Raiders training camp efforts in Oxnard, Calif. for 11 years and in Napa for the past 16 years. He also headed up a staff dedicated to identifying and exploring new stadium locations and building projects for the organization.
Multiple times throughout his tenure, Herrera was called upon to participate in player drafts and evaluate talent. He was also intimately involved with alumni events including reunions and recent memorials for Raider Legends Gene Upshaw, George Blanda and Jack Tatum.
But what Herrera eventually became most well-known for was his fierce defending of Al Davis and all things Raiders. Most notably erupting in a dispute with sportswriter Tim Kawakami during a press conference which was caught on tape and made the internet rounds.
This move is yet another major indication of the new direction of the Raiders under General Manager Reggie McKenzie and owner Mark Davis.
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I hope it's not
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"I am not prettier than your girlfriend, you just like ugly girls."
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by DEBACLE OF MASS ERUPTION. on Feb 17, 2012 4:58 PM PST up reply actions
johnny
oh yea ,that was real funny dumb ass. give the guy his props,he stood onboard as a dedicatedn aid while that raider ship was sinking.you must of just jumped on the bandwagon and not know what a true raider die hard fan or employee is .inless your only about 10 yrs. old.
You Ar Funny
My opinion is John Herrera is a dick. He almost got into a fist fight with a reporter.
Here we go again. I have been a Raiders fan sin 1963 at age 8 when my dad took me to games at Frank Youll Field. Long time season ticket holder in 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s and a PSL holder. I have been a fan loner that johnny has been alive.
by Mallard Davis on Feb 18, 2012 11:30 AM PST up reply actions
Raiders need to bring in more coaches, like Tim Hasselbeck. He is the only one that makes sense on espn. He would make a great QB coach.
i think mangina does a good job with the x's and o's except he is not a motivator
so they could use him breaking down film and game planning but the problem is none of them want to leave espn. they get paid better than they would as coaches and have zero stress at that job
Good!!!!
Dedication should be rewarded; or at least handled in an appropriate manner, by not taking his honorable covenance for granted. Captain Herrera is deserving of props because he stayed true with his sinking ship until help came.
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by DEBACLE OF MASS ERUPTION. on Feb 17, 2012 4:58 PM PST reply actions
This from Raiders.com
While Herrera has retired from his position as Senior Executive, he looks forward to future challenges and opportunities with the Silver and Black.
by Spirals galore on Feb 17, 2012 6:49 PM PST up reply actions
vague, undetermined, in the future ... this is nothing but PR - for whom I have no idea ... maybe they consider him too close
to AD to treat him as they would otherwise.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Feb 17, 2012 7:12 PM PST up reply actions
He Has Some Health Issues Acompanied By His Age...The Raider Go In Another Direction But Stay Loyal To Those Loyal To Them!!!
As Per This:
Raiders | Willie Brown’s role to be redefined
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:39:27 -0800
The Oakland Raiders are expected to retain longtime assistant coach Willie Brown; however, his role is being “redefined,” according to a source familiar with the situation.
"Tebowphobe"!!!
I've got some "special projects" for the guy
douchenozzle that he is…
go away and stay away, please, Mr. Herrerra.
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"In football, I root for the Oakland Raiders because they hire castoffs, outlaws, malcontents, and fuck -ups, they have lots of penalties, fights, and paybacks, and because Al Davis told the rest of the pig NFL owners to go get fucked. Someday, the Raiders will be strong again, and they will dip the ball in shit and shove it down the throats of the wholesome, white, heartland teams that pray together and don't deliver late hits." - George Carlin.
I Love this stuff!!!
“Herrera…became most well-known for was his fierce defending of Al Davis”
I think for this “New” Raiders direction to be successful, everyone and anyone who won’t admit that Al Davis completely lost all reason in his last years needs to leave. All the excuse makers, and all those loyal to the old ways that the Raiders were run must go. It was a completely toxic organization which was entirely too fraternal to operate the way a successful enterprise should. The NFL is a business whose annual goal should be to WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS!
“He has gone on to work in every corner of the team’s operation including player personnel”
“Multiple times throughout his tenure, Herrera was called upon to participate in player drafts and evaluate talent.”
It’s not about hiring every old raider on the block, or keeping guys around just because they’re loyal or have tenure. If this guy was involved in personnel in any way in the last 9 seasons, then he is a moron, because we have missed numerous oportunities and drafted/scouted horribly. LATER. I could care less if you’ve been around forever…..stick to alumni duties!!! I want to win championships now! make playoffs now!
what an idiot
you must of forgot or dont know all the playoffs and championship games and superbowl title this club has endured in the last 40 yrs. yes for the last 8 yrs the team has been at the bottom , teams go through that in their historys,example (niners) (packers) (cowboys) ,its impossible to stay on top forever. the man has been with the team for 35 yrs. you cant blame him for the way the team has played for the last 8 yrs. be logical and a true die hard as WIN LOSE OR TIE RAIDERS TILL I DIE……I HATE THE NEW PEPSI GENERATION.
I like the cut of your jib
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Respect the reputation or it's an altercation.
Special projects is meaningless
It may mean he has a contract that the Raiders will honor until its completion (perhaps at a reduced rate) but he will have no duties or responsibilities. The Raiders will mostly have the right to ask him to do work but I would be very surprised if they do anything other than have him show up for an occasional event. He’s done.
I say this not based on insider knowledge of the Raiders organization but from understanding corporate PR speak.
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special projects:
1. pound sand.
2. get bent.
3. don’t let the door hit you in the ass…
""The massive Raider Nation is beyond doubt the sleaziest and rudest and most sinister mob of thugs and wackos ever assembled."--Hunter S. Thompson
"In football, I root for the Oakland Raiders because they hire castoffs, outlaws, malcontents, and fuck -ups, they have lots of penalties, fights, and paybacks, and because Al Davis told the rest of the pig NFL owners to go get fucked. Someday, the Raiders will be strong again, and they will dip the ball in shit and shove it down the throats of the wholesome, white, heartland teams that pray together and don't deliver late hits." - George Carlin.
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This is a pretty sick Vid of the Terrorist Bomb Attack in Bangkok 2/14…But it’s rather nice to see one of them get it instead of all the innocent people that they usually end up hurting!!!
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"Tebowphobe"!!!
Special Projects is not worthless
As you notice, he headed up stadium efforts for the Raiders among other things. That is the very thing that Mark Davis said he has been working on of late. I believe the primary special project in which Herrera will play a part is working alongside Mark on their ongoing (and never ending) efforts to iron out the stadium situation. He has far too much knowledge in that arena (pun intended) to not utilize it. He will also be a consultant in other areas. I expect to see him around now and then.
Agree to Disagree
Going to have to disagree on this one Panty.
Arti Gigantino was spokesman for one year during the losing streak and then left. My take was that his integrity would not allow him to keep shoveling the crap.
After Gigantino, Herrera becomes the spokesman and almost gets into a fistfight with a reporter asking tough questions.
by Mallard Davis on Feb 18, 2012 7:04 PM PST up reply actions
For The Record I Would Have Been The One Screaming "Smack That Bastard"!!!
Screw the damn "Mediot"s!!!…Sense when did what they say or do have more weight than a very loyal n trusted Raider???…Either a Fan in the stands or one who works for this franchise….I would slap that damn “Mediot” down in a flash to support one of our own!!!…Especially some bitch like “Kwami” or “CessPool” who have a track record of very slanderous lies!!!
Both “SF” Bitches and nothing less!!…I quit reading them as a result…
Than you look at what is posted by a very respected but not perfect “Mediot” like “J-Mac” who was not posting favorable towards that fellow “Mediot”….He was supporting John and his loyalty the way I read it…
Bottom line any Fan or Employee/Player/Coach/Administration of my team gets the benefit of the doubt long before some damn “Mediot”!!!
"Tebowphobe"!!!
by PantyRaider on Feb 19, 2012 12:31 AM PST up reply actions
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