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Knapp out as play-caller
Got problems with the play-calling against the Carolina Panthers Sunday? Look somewhere else other than at offensive coordinator Greg Knapp. Beat writer Steve Corkran is reporting that Knapp was relieved of his play-calling duties after four games (not including the San Diego game when he ...
Raiders players ponder jumping ship
blogs.nfl.com — Last summer, Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker offered to return his bonus money in an effort to... leave Oakland. If given that same opportunity today, numerous Raiders would take it, according to multiple league sources. (more) Raiders players ponder jumping ship
Cable takes over Raiders' play-calling duties from Knapp
Cable takes over Raiders' play-calling duties from Knapp
contracostatimes.com — ALAMEDA Raiders managing general partner Al Davis waited three games before he stripped fired coach Lane Kiffin... of the play-calling duties. Kiffin shared that responsibility with offensive coordinator Greg Knapp in Oakland's fourth game. Knapp ... (more) Cable takes over Raiders' play-calling duties from Knapp
Descent into Chaos: Oakland Raiders Crisis
tfdssports.com — The Oakland Raiders are a team in a state of crisis. The time to debate that fact... has passed. Thus far, we have looked at the fact that the players are miserable, and the coaching and front office are in shambles. Last night, We looked at the Raiders fall from grace following the debacle that ... (more) Descent into Chaos: Oakland Raiders Crisis
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Silver and Black Forever — ... Jerry McDonald had a very interesting and revealing blog post today. JMac shed some light on the change of playcalling duties for the Raiders. Apparently Head Coach Tom Cable stripped Offensive Coordinator Greg Knapp of his playcalling duties following the 0 to 24 Falcon debacle. Some other facts from this blog post and additional points by yours truly: ...

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