Would the Oakland Raiders be better off if Al Davis stepped down?

RaiderSithLord posted 3/11/2008 from mvn.com [flag]

Al Davis has long been a flashpoint in the NFL. He has always been at the center of controversy, including siding with the defunct USFL in their lawsuit against the NFL. There was no riding the fence, either someone was on Al’s side or they were on the side of Pete Rozelle. Al has long since forged an uncomfortable alliance with the NFL establishment, but he has now become a faultline in the ... [link]

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