It is trigger time in the Raiders’ organization.
Never before has it been so obvious, so needed and so clear to see, that the Raiders need a new Head Coach. Wait a minute...Let me rephrase that...The Raiders need a new coaching staff!
I know, I know...You say “Mike we have had many new coaches over the last six years and it still hasn’t worked out.” Well folks, I am not talking about bringing in another rookie, project or experimental head coach.
I am talking about bringing in a respected, winning, well known coach; someone that will instantly grab the attention and respect of the players. A Jimmy Johnson, Bill Cowher, Steve Mariucci type of coach.
The Raiders have lacked discipline, game plan, preparedness, morale, focus, pride, accountability and confidence, all team attributes that come from the coaching staff. This has gone on since the Gruden years and it is time for that to come to a close.
Now I am not talking about ...
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Oakland Raiders: Playing out the season
examiner.com 12/8/2008 — At 3-10 there is nothing left for the Oakland Raiders to play for. The concept of playing for pride went out the door as the team laughed it up following the obliteration they received at the hands of the San Diego Chargers. It is painfully obvious that the majority of the team no longer cares ...
Raider Nation planning mutiny
tfdssports.com 12/8/2008 — The Raider Nation has had enough with the losing and drama with the Oakland Raiders. There are movements afoot to form boycotts and hold demonstrations to demand changes within the Raiders organization. Of course, there is one man who holds the key to the success or failure of those actions. He ...
Ronald Curry: Oakland Raiders have losing attitude
examiner.com 12/9/2008 — First it was Nnamdi Asomugha questioning the dedication of his teammates. Now, another team captain is speaking up, as wide receiver Ronald Curry said openly that the team has a loser mentality. That shows that the absolute biggest problem with the Oakland Raiders is that the team needs a heart ...
Lifeless Oakland Raiders not preparing for the New England Patriots
tfdssports.com 12/9/2008 — Sunday's game was circled on many calenders throughout the Raider Nation as former Raiders Randy Moss and LaMont Jordan would be returning to Oakland where they underachieved. This is also the team that is greatly reviled among the Raider Faithful for being the recipient of a horrid call in the ...