Reloading The Raiders (1 Viewer)

[Chaos Commish]

10 reasons to -- Fire Lane Kiffin right now

An interesting take. As much as I'd like to see continuity there this thing is so dysfunctional old Al may as well try starting over again again.

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I actually thought the responses were better than the (rumor-spreading) column......especially by Silver-N-BLack666

Granted. I don't follow the Raiders closely, I just enjoyed that column at about 5 this morning. I think what's good for the Raiders is good for the league, and I have always been a closet fan. I am pretty much married to JaMarcus on a dynasty team and only want what's best here, whatever that may be.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Drew Carter to Oakland

 

[Bizkiteer]

Here's an interesting topic/question - Why haven't the Raiders released Lamont Jordan yet? It was well known that he was on the out's and that he would be cut, so why the waiting game? It's not like one of the divisional rivals is in need of a RB at the time...

 

[Chaos Commish]

Here's an interesting topic/question - Why haven't the Raiders released Lamont Jordan yet? It was well known that he was on the out's and that he would be cut, so why the waiting game? It's not like one of the divisional rivals is in need of a RB at the time...

He's on the June 1st waiting list like Alexander. It let's teams stretch the cap liability an extra season.

 

[Bizkiteer]

Here's an interesting topic/question - Why haven't the Raiders released Lamont Jordan yet? It was well known that he was on the out's and that he would be cut, so why the waiting game? It's not like one of the divisional rivals is in need of a RB at the time...

He's on the June 1st waiting list like Alexander. It let's teams stretch the cap liability an extra season.

Speculation at this point because nothing officially has been done. I would have thought that we would have heard more already about Lamont Jordan, but we haven't. Since he hasn't be released yet, one would assume that he will be a June 1 guy though.

 

[Chadstroma]

For a team shrouded in secrecy, there sure are a lot of people that seem to know the inner workings of the Raiders.I kind of guess I understand what this guy is saying, but 10 reasons? And one of them is, "Kiffin would have to discuss draft picks he didn't make"? If you buy the assumption he makes, that Kiffin is gone before next season, then the sooner is better. And that's really the only reason you need. The longer it takes, tho, the more likely that Kiffin isn't going anywhere.The only hope this team has for success with Al around is coaching continuity. For two reasons:1. They have a franchise QB they need to develop, and playing in the same system is vital. A stud QB can turn a bad franchise good. But he can't have a different HC every year.2. Even if Kiff leaves eventually, the Raiders need to show other coaches that the HC gig isn't a wasteland. They will never get a decent coach if they are bouncing them every other year. Kiffin at least showed he wasn't intimidated by the pro game, he made a lot of great hires, and the team played better than they had in a long while. I am not ready to suggest he's gonna be a good pro coach, but he hasn't shown that he's gonna be a bad one. I'll take my small victories where I can. He certainly never did anything that I am aware of to put his job in jeopardy.If Al does fire him before the 2008 season starts, I'll pretty much just join the Al Davis death watch, and pray his kids are more sane.I am still hoping the old dog learns new tricks, and lets the kid play with his toy.

 

[Chadstroma]

Drew Carter to Oakland

I like the signing. After Bryant Johnson and DJ Hackett there is not a whole lot of guys that I think are obvious got to have WR's that I would think would be obvious better options over Carter. He is young and has talent and he provided some depth as well as being a decent 3rd or 4th WR if Javon can keep healthy. I am not jumping for joy but I do not hate it either.... well.... until I see the contract numbers.... then it is possible I may hate it.

 

[kaso]

This is how bad the Raiders are. For the 1st time in 16 years of FFL play, I not only won't have a Raider on my team but I don't want a Raider on my team. I even had to inform Ronald Curry that I was keeping Drew Bennett over him as my #6 WR. Not because of ability but because he has no viable QB as Ron is pushing 30 and won't be around if Russell does develop. He totally understood.

No one cares.