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11:57

jerrymac - Another ho-hum bye week . . . let's get started analyzing another 2-6 start and whether or not we'll have a new coach now or later . . .

11:57

[Comment From Matt]
What do you know about Mark Davis. Do you expect that he will be as "involved" as Al is?

11:59

jerrymac - No. He has no background running a football team. Someone would be hired to run it for him, presumably someone he likes and trusts. No one knows the details of any agreement for when and if Mark Davis takes control, if he gets to pick the football person, etc. . . . much of it remains a mystery.

11:59

[Comment From JB]
What afe the odds of Gruden being rehired and returning to the Raiders?

12:02

jerrymac - I'd say not good. I get this question so often I'm going to address it more thoroughly in a blog this week since during the bye there won't be as much day-to-day stuff. One thing to to remember. Gruden left because the contract he believed he'd agreed to contained two key provisions: 1) Control of the 53 man roster. He picks his players. 2) Control over the coaching staff. He picks his coaches. (He was actually OK about having Al run the draft. He'd also command a HUGE salary.

12:02

[Comment From TBrown87]
DHB has 5 catches, 74 yards through 8 games. Michael Crabtee has 11 catches, 137 yards in 2 games plus missed traing camp. Any comments from the Raiders camp on this?

12:03

jerrymac -

A few players in the locker room have mentioned Crabtree in casual conversation. Cable says Crabtree's production is the farthest thing from his mind. And that's probably as it should be. He's in San Francisco, and he's not coming here.

12:03

[Comment From Randy]
why cant we hire Bill cowher help AL Run this Ship! we love Al & everything he has done for US! But we are tired of the loosing!!

12:03

jerrymac - Don't disagree there should be someone in football operations other than Al. But what makes you think it should be Cowher. He's a proven coach, not a proven front office guy.

12:04

[Comment From Gerry Lopez]
I have been a fan of the raiders since 1967 and J russell is the worst I have ever seen in the NFL why dont we just start gardoskie he may be the next jim plunket, and give us a chance to win.

12:04

jerrymac - I'll respect your opinion on what you've seen from Russell. An even 1,000 yards and the production they're getting is abysmal. But there's nothing from Gradkowski to suggest he's anything close to another Plunkett.

12:04

[Comment From Edwin]
In your opinion, who would be best suited to take over Cable if needed?

12:05

jerrymac - On an interim basis, Hackett at least has HC experience in college.

12:05

[Comment From JB]
What's the latest on Mike Mitchell? Why isn't he playing more?

12:06

jerrymac - Because he's a SS and Tyvon Branch is one of the better young strong safeties in the league _ probably their third most productive defensive player behind Asomugha and Seymour. Mitchell is an in-the-box type safety, not a center fielder. Neither, at this point, is Branch.

12:06

[Comment From TBrown87]
Is there any plan with Langston Walker? Could he be moved to RG in the ZBS like Gallery was moved? Carlise has been mediocre at best. Walker is stout but I always thought he was too slow to play tackle. Is this a possibilty or will he be cut when Green comes back?

12:07

jerrymac - Starting wonder if Walker will even last the season since Cornell Green should return in a couple of weeks and Cable seems to think Green is an elite right tackle. To my untrained eye, can't say I agree.

12:07

[Comment From RAIDERPETE]
WE BLITZED THE EAGLES WITH GREAT SUCCESS NOT AGAINST THE JETS BECAUSE THEY RUN THE BALL WAS IN SAN DIEGO WHICH HAS A GOOD PASSING TEAM AND VERY LITTLE BLITZING I GUESS AL MUST HAVE SIAD NO MORE BLITZING YOUR THOUGHTS JERRY

12:08

jerrymac - Eagles were perfect to blitz. Raiders played excellent second-half defense against SD _ less than 100 yards, a single field goal, with minimal blitzing, cutting down on defensive audibles and playing it straight up. Too bad they couldn't have done it in the first half as well.

12:08

[Comment From jeff]
If Russell doesn't show improvement these last 8 games, would the Raiders give up on him?

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