Even More Misc. Notions About The 2008 NFL Season
1) The Raiders should avoid trading their 2nd round pick to Atlanta for DeAngelo Hall. There is little doubt that Hall is supremely talented and would be an asset to a less than stellar Oakland defense but did he ever live up to his potential? It is the opinion of this scribe that the Raiders would be better suited to go after Pacman Jones. Also Pacman wouldn’t cost $70,000,000 over 7 years like Hall.
2) The 49ers are reaching with their recent free agent signing of Bryant Johnson. If you can’t become a tip/top receiver under Dennis Green in all likelihood you never will. But he is an upgrade over most of the wideout talent in San Francisco. On a related note I think the signing of Isaac Bruce was a good idea. He’s a Martz guy and will ideally bring some maturity and poise to a young 49er squad.
3) Ezra Butler, of University of Nevada fame, will be a solid pro.
DPC’s Take On Al Davis and Answering Fan Mail
I don’t get you DPC. You despise Ault and have asked for his ouster on several occasions. Yet you say you respect the Raiders organization who is run by the most infamous micro manger in football history? Al Davis is everything that you claim Ault is, and more. He’s an overbearing knowitall who has done more to damage the organization and it’s image than any other person.
So please, could you explain these divergent positions? -Rory
Dear Rory;
You are absolutely correct in asking for an explanation on why I dig Al Davis but why I don’t groove to Chris Ault. As I stated in an earlier blog, Mr. Davis influenced my Madden PS2 experience more than any other man, except maybe Jeff George. During my UNR academia days I wasted a lot of time playing Madden as opposed to studying my future craft. My roommate at the time would observe my tendency to draft nothing but big armed and immobile QB’s and speedy but less than talented wideouts and maintained I acted like Mr. Davis during franchise mode. Initially this was viewed as an inside joke but after exhaustive research the joked turned into absolute respect and admiration for him. I recommend any football fans and/or Mr. Davis naysayer to read his biography “Slick”.
Mr. Davis has many detractors and rightly so but his contributions to modern football are too great to ignore. Yes, he is somewhat of a cliche but the man is a football genius. Many of the positive aspects I just listed for Mr. Davis could be biographical for Ault. I realize this but the main difference between the pair of hall of famers is that Davis has thee championship rings and numerous accolades at the highest level while the Little General dominated D-1AA . Ault is great and despite what the Wolf Pack community may assume I have nothing but the utmost respect for the man but his greatness pales in comparison to Mr. Davis.
Welcome To The Raider Nation
On Sunday, September 23, 2007, I joined the Raider Nation. I think I technically joined their clan a few weeks before when I ordered a partial season ticket plan but either way it’s always nice to be wanted. I ordered the tix for a few reasons and not one of them is because I am a Raider fan. I respect the franchise and I cheer them on but I am not a fan, if that makes any sense. First of all they are hosting the Bears, which is one of the reasons I was a Cardinals ticket holder. Second, I have no life and lot’s of free time. Third (Thrice?) I like watching football and no one goes to Raider games so there are plenty of good seats left. (A prime example of my seat is the pic to the left)
Unlike my Cardinals’ escapades I don’t envision falling in love with the Raiders. I have the utmost respect for Al Davis and I had a good ole’ time watching the Browns and Raiders game go down to the wire but the Raiders are like a woman that you meet that you know will lead you to an up and down relationship. There will be dizzying highs but the lows with involve you getting lamps thrown at the back of your head.
