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...to help the Raiders dig out of their black hole and regain respectability. He even says he'd try to recruit other NFL vets to sign with the silver and black. That might be music to Al Davis' ears, but what a tough sell. Since blasted...

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...they dug out of their ear. If anything, Davis has represented their supposed sympathies by being the first NFL owner to promote women and minorities to high positions within the Raiders organization. Strangely, Bill Plaschke of Around...

In this article: ESPN, Oakland Raiders, Al Davis, NFL, Bill Plaschke, Tom Cable, Michael Wilbon, Around the Horn, and Pardon the Interruption

...but he doesn't appear to tune out anyone based on his or her sex. He gave Trask one of the best jobs in his franchise, giving a woman a rare, powerful voice in the NFL. If Davis decides to stand by Cable as his head coach, he should have...

In this article: Al Davis, Allegation, NFL, Raiders, ESPN, and Tom Cable

...with Davis about allegations Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable walks amongst his players during warm-ups prior to an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, in San Diego. ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Coach Tom Cable...

In this article: Tom Cable, Allegation, Al Davis, Oakland Raiders, Surgery, ESPN, and Chaz Schilens

...had not made inappropriate contact with any other women. Speaking Monday, Cable said he has not spoken with managing general partner Al Davis or NFL commissioner about the topic. ARIZONA: Receiver Anquan Boldin hopes to play at Chicago...

In this article: Owen Daniels, Tom Cable, Atlanta Falcons, Chris Chambers, Pierre Thomas, Allegation, Sprain, and Norv Turner

...that certain players are in the starting lineup. He always drafts and signs the NFL's speediest players, even though they may not fill an immediate need, because he admires their athleticism. Oakland Raiders Photos SAN DIEGO, CA - NOVEMBER...

In this article: Oakland Raiders, Al Davis, George Steinbrenner, San Diego, NFL, Yankees, Qualcomm Stadium, LaDainian Tomlinson, and San Diego, California

...for a brief period of time in 1966 when he served as commissioner of the AFL. He resisted the merger with the NFL and quit when the majority of AFL owners did not. While his team now plays in the NFL, you get the feeling he's never fully...

In this article: Al Davis, Oakland Raiders, NFL, John McKay, Super Bowl, Rams, USC Football, and Southland

...NFL for their stars, and thus made the AFL relevant to the NFL as competition. This led directly to the merging of the two leagues into the NFL that we know today. He acquired majority control of the Raiders by ruthlessly phasing out one of...

In this article: Al Davis, NFL, Oakland Raiders, Oakland, USFL, Tom Flores, John Madden, and San Diego