Tommy Kelly

IN A PERFECT Raider Nation, Al Davis would be able to retract Tommy Kelly's bonus check, use it to lure Bill Parcells, then authorize Parcells to void Javon Walker's contract and use that money to fund a first-rate coaching staff. But,...

In this article: Raiders, Bill Parcells, Al Davis, Jeff Ireland, Thomas Dimitroff, NFL, Dolphins, Packers, and Javon Walker

...tackle to one who deserves the whopping contract Davis bestowed on him last year. If Kelly improves, that would provide long-term benefits for the Raiders. up a 2011 first-round draft pick may seem exorbitant, but, hello, that is how Davis...

In this article: Richard Seymour, Raiders, Al Davis, Super Bowl, New England Patriots, DeAngelo Hall, Silver, and NFL

Oakland has won 19 games over the past five seasons since losing Super Bowl XXXVII. No wonder Davis doled out a collective $160 million to upgrade his roster with former Denver Broncos wideout Javon Walker, former Atlanta Falcons...

In this article: Lane Kiffin, Oakland Raiders, JaMarcus Russell, Darren McFadden, Al Davis, Javon Walker, DeAngelo Hall, Gibril Wilson, and Oakland

...critical of the organization in their roles as television analysts. When asked about Warren Sapp, Davis said, "I gave Tommy Kelly $40 million and didn't give it to him. . . . The funny thing is Sapp begged to have the preseason TV and I...

In this article: Al Davis, Raiders, Warren Sapp, Rich Gannon, JaMarcus Russell, Nnamdi Asomugha, and Tim Brown

...hopefully, other guys won't make the same mistake." Kelly's arrest was only the latest distraction for the Raiders, who are also dealing with the speculation about Kiffin's job security. Reports surfaced over the weekend that owner Al Davis...

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...slipped badly last year, falling from third overall in 2006 to 22nd in 2007. Davis took swift (if not irrational) action this offseason by giving tackle Tommy Kelly just over $18 million in guarantees, making Giants free agent Gibril Wilson...

In this article: Darren McFadden, Raiders, Al Davis, Derrick Burgess, Oakland, Falcons, Miami, Florida, and Arkansas

...a wild spending spree. He gave safety Gibril Wilson a six-year, $39 million contract. Defensive tackle Tommy Kelly received a seven-year, $52.5 million deal. Offensive tackle Kwame Harris moved across the bay from the 49ers for a three-year,...

In this article: Al Davis, Raiders, Javon Walker, Nnamdi Asomugha, JaMarcus Russell, Randy Moss, Asante Samuel, Warren Sapp, and Gibril Wilson