How Much Control Does Al Davis Really Have Over the Oakland Raiders?

June 9, 2010   ·   Keilyn Ellis   ·   Jump to comments

One of the most intriguing aspects of Raider Nation is their love/hate relationship with the Raiders owner Allen Davis. When the team has success Al is rarely brought up in conversation. Yet when they struggle, he is the evil dictator from hell.
At what point do the players and coaches become accountable? Raider Nation is so quick to turn on anyone the media points the finger at. If Jesus was playing QB for the Oakland Raiders, he'd be screwed if the media thought he wasn't performing.
The reality is none of us are really sure about who is pulling the strings in Raider Nation anymore. At least when Al was roaming the sidelines, we knew who was in charge.
Now they've got Herrera playing Smithers to his Mr. Burns, as well as a cadre of yes-men, including Tom Cable.
My main concern is the personnel decisions. It always seems like the Raiders' best players sit on the bench while players like Trevor Scott and Bruce Gradkowski struggle.
The idea that Trevor Scott is...

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