Al Davis, The Risk-Taker Who Pushes the Envelope

Published on: 18th April, 2010

Great men often make decisions that are controversial. They see farther and deeper. Al Davis is described by many as a risk-taker. There is nothing wrong with that description. Davis just needs someone around him who knows risk analysis, and risk management. Apparently, some of those around him are lacking those skills. The ...

Oakland Raiders: When The Chips Are Down, What Next, Tom Cable?

Published on: 18th April, 2010

Tom Cable seems confident during his April 15 interview with the press. He is preparing for the 75th NFL Draft and he knows what he wants for the team. Cable says that power, athleticism, and a good fit with the Oakland Raiders is what he is looking for in any new ...

Al Davis Wants Happy Days Here Again for the Oakland Raiders

Published on: 17th April, 2010

On Oct. 4, 2008, the New York Daily News reported this quote: "Al Davis won't be happy unless John Madden is his coach and Daryle Lamonica is throwing bombs to Warren Wells and Fred Biletnikoff and they can all bring back the glory days of the Raiders. "That's when the Raiders built ...

Oakland Raiders Need Help: What’s the Message in this Bi-Modal Mess since 2003?

Published on: 17th April, 2010

Al Davis made a presentation at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, in 2006. The win-loss record for the Oakland Raiders in that same year was four wins, and 12 losses. How do you think Davis feels now, having been given one of the highest honors in professional football (he was ...

Oakland Raiders QB: What Happened To Eldridge Dickey?

Published on: 16th April, 2010

Let's just say that being in the right place, at the right time is a powerful, positive factor in the careers of some people. Have you wondered if factors other than performance helped or hindered the careers of quarterbacks who were the chosen ones of past and present? I wonder. And, ...