Al Davis still knows drafting, he just needs better luck.

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 Al Davis still knows drafting, he just needs better luck.
So often when the Oakland Raiders, Al Davis, and drafting are mentioned in the same conversation, other words such as speed, athlete, and workout seem to follow. Another word that ends up becoming part of the conversation is, “Marinovich.” Unfairly, Todd Marinovich is the man whom many of the draft-niks and media journalists use to define Al Davis and his drafting prowess. The fact that makes ... [link]

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