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"Brighter colors, brighter future," were the words Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis used to preface his call with reporters early Sunday morning...

Oakland Raiders Considering a Color Change, Al Davis Wants To Lose the Black

by Angel Navedo [HUMOR]

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Humor

January 04, 2009


"Brighter colors, brighter future," were the words Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis used to preface his call with reporters early Sunday morning.

"I've been meeting with a spiritual advisor, and she told me that black has enveloped the essence of my team while creating a bad aura around my beloved Raiders," claimed Davis.

"I think a change in colors will go a long way towards changing our recent traditions."

The Oakland Raiders' uniform has long been considered one of the NFL's best for its subtle quality and classic look. Davis insisted that he has no intention of altering that aspect of the team's tradition—only the colors.

"From a strategic perspective, you have to understand my position. This is [expletive] California! What are we doing wearing black?" exclaimed Davis.

"My guys were suffocating!"

When asked which color combinations were his favorite for the new Raiders, Davis said he wanted to take a cue from another professional Oakland team.

"The green and yellow used by the Oakland A's makes me feel really good," said Davis. "I think that's the direction I want to go in for the Raiders."

Davis hesitated for a moment when he was reminded that those same colors are worn by the 6-10 Green Bay Packers.

However, he was confident that he and his "contacts at Crayola would develop unique shades of the colors" for Oakland.

"I know this is going to upset a lot of fans, but it's necessary. It's been very dark for a very long time," pleaded the long-time owner. "I want the fans in the Black Hole to remain eccentric—as long as they recognize that it's now called the Rainbow Room."

Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell was shocked to learn of the suggestion. "Is that what he's really doing right now? I thought he was looking for a coach," said Russell.

Al Davis wouldn't comment on the progress of the open tryout, but he did confirm that his search continues. Davis would say that anyone he picks will "have to look good in yellow."

 

Angel Navedo covers the New York Jets for Examiner.com. His work can also be found on NYJetsFan.com, where he is the Head Writer, and on MyGridironSpace.com—a premier social networking site built exclusively for NFL fans.

He is also a Senior Writer at Bleacher Report, where he is one of the New York Jets Community Leaders.

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  • Silver and F'n Black!
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  • White and Orange
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  • Silver and F'n Black!

    81.7%

  • Green and Yellow

    3.5%

  • White and Orange

    5.3%

  • Navy Blue and Silver

    9.5%
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39 comments Last one added 3 months ago — Leave a Comment

  1. Ty Jackson 6 months ago

    nice picture. The Raiders have long been recognized by their color scheme. This is a bad move that would alienate fans.

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  2. Adam 6 months ago

    lol is this serious?

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    • pat rourke 6 months ago

      So Obviously not serious. A very lame and pathetic attempt to get reads on his article. Everyone should just ignore this article - SERIOUSLY

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    • pat rourke 6 months ago

      Sorry to see the Fins losing, I was hoping they would take it to the Ravens. Congrats on the big turn-around this season, hope the Raiders can pull their heads out of their asses and do 1/2 as well next season.

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  3. Eddie Poteet 6 months ago

    Uniform colors is not problem, Davis hire a qualified coach, stay out and back your coach.

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  4. Silver Fox 6 months ago

    Change of uniform colors won't change and improve performance on the field.

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  5. Mr. Awesome 6 months ago

    I hope this is not real. If it is I think Al Davis should fire himself immediately.

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    • pat rourke 6 months ago

      He covers the JETS for cryin' out loud! This is such a flamer article as to be unprofessional - there is no attempt to make it clear this is supposed to be "tongue-in-cheek humor, it is cloaked in such a way as to deceive readers and create controversy. It is a complete lie and as such is very unprofessional for someone trying to pass themselves off as a serious sports writer.

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    • Mr. Awesome 6 months ago

      The sad thing is that a lot of people were probably fooled by the article because this is something I could see Al Davis really doing... because he is insane. I also do get the tongue-in-cheekiness of it, especially toward the end. Pretty funny stuff.

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    • Raider D Richardson 3 months ago

      Mr. Awesome,
      Did you just say he would do something like this?!? Wait, let me check the screen again...yep, you did. You don't know much about Al Davis, do you? Do you know the reason Jack Tatum was brought to Oakland? Obviously not.

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  6. jeffrey graff 6 months ago

    Al Davis has bigger problems to worry about than the team colors. You need a coach, and better players. Wake up Mr. Davis !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  7. Brent Wolf 6 months ago

    if this is true, raider fans will completey abondand the team, Al Davis has lost his mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  8. Nathan B 6 months ago

    Man, you had me going with the headline and the first few sentences. It looks like from the comments you managed to fool quite a few others ("contacts at Crayola" ... seriously guys?).

    Nice job ... and hilarious. Al Davis is such a wacko that it's nearly believable, even if it IS in the Humor section. ;)

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  9. jose ponce 6 months ago

    is al out his mind,his spiritual advisor must be a denver fan ,silver and black ,baby

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  10. R8ER _NATION 6 months ago

    this is a joke people. . . get a grip!!!! ID10TS

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  11. michael stevenson 6 months ago

    And you guys wonder why we are the punchline of every joke in the NFL! Come on man! Crayola for christ sake!

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  12. Kook 6 months ago

    I don't know if it's real or not, but I'm all for it. I've been a Raiders fan since I was a kid and went to games with my dad at Frank Youell field. That was in the 60's. In recent years, there is some sort of inexplicable "bad karma" hanging over the team. It isn't so much a talent problem as it is bad luck, bad luck and more bad luck. It may not be logical, but why not eliminate some of the darkness crap and see what happens?

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  13. Ergogal 6 months ago

    LOL...insane! I think it was his "contacts at Crayola" where I literally fell on the floor laughing.

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  14. Day Chau 6 months ago

    Haha that's a lot of quotes for your article should've got me to edit it. They really should brighten up a bit, Al Davis gets scared looking at his mirror. The raiders would look amazing in bright pink.

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  15. Nathan B 6 months ago

    Man, you had me going with the headline and the first few sentences. It looks like from the comments you managed to fool quite a few others ("contacts at Crayola" ... seriously guys?).

    Nice job ... and hilarious. Al Davis is such a wacko that it's nearly believable, even if it IS in the Humor section. ;)

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  1. steve campbell 6 months ago

    Angel Navedo, I've read a few of your articles and although non-impressive to me, it seems that you actually had a following of people who like your columns. Why you had to go and write this one...obviously a complete lie with no indication that it may be a joke is just plain stupid. I understand that you have to get readers somehow but if your columns are B$ then you will forever be ignored in the future. You are lame. Take your new Brett Favre Jersey and stick it up your A$$!

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    • Angel Navedo 6 months ago

      Sorry you feel that way, Steve.

      Regardless of your feelings, I believe it was pretty clear after the first paragraph that it was a joke. Reading comprehension is fundamental. If the "Humor" tag Bleacher Report is kind enough to provide directly beneath the headline (on the right side, next to date, if you need help) isn't enough, maybe the "spiritual advisor" aspect would have been dead giveaway.

      Or maybe if you had read a few of my articles, you'd know I've had fun picking on Al Davis' insanity this year. Between Roger Goodell firing him and the Raiders holding open tryouts, everything has been in pretty good fun.

      I know it's cute to be condescending, but I make an effort never to be one-dimensional. For the 140+ articles I've written, less than 10% fall under the humor category. If you don't appreciate it, that's fine. But don't be insulting.

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  2. JOhn Smith 6 months ago

    SO WHAT"S NEXT... YANKEES LOSE PINSTRIPS.....

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  3. Rio Ruiz 6 months ago

    This article pissed off so many people at my work!! ha! I love it!

    Unfortunately, I work with a bunch of "Steve" and "Pats".

    They get all hot and bothered, we simply laugh.

    Well done Angel, I like your style.

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  4. Raider Swoldy 6 months ago

    Another bored blogger. I only read a few sentences and the article is stupid. Where do you come up with this stuff? Having dreams about Al Davis are you?

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  5. jess dunn 6 months ago

    well i almost belived this because the older that man gets the more crazy $#!& comes out of his mouth

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  6. mike molleson 6 months ago

    Well not only are the Raiders changing there colors but i hear the lions are looking at changing thier names to the Detroit Fire Kittens!!!!!!! LMAO!!!!!

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  7. Nick Coles 5 months ago

    KEEP COLORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FIRE AL DAVIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DRAFT MICHEAL CRABTREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  8. Jason Anderson 5 months ago

    No F'n way..Oakland IS NOT CALIFORNIA!! It's kinda like Cali after it's been kicked in the junk too long and has gotten an attitude about it..Siver and Black Nuff Said..

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  9. Justin Morgan 5 months ago

    This is exactly the kind of article i like to read on here. This is not si, foxsports, or espn.com. I joined B/R because I wanted to get the fans perspective on the issues. Although this article was meant for humor only it is a great way to show how crazy al davis is and how he's taken that franchise into the ground as he gets older. Great read and $cRew the haters!

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  10. Shane H. 5 months ago

    it's obvious people can't read and don't see the HUMOR tag below the headline. Geez people get a grip.

    Good job Angel. I too laughed while reading this. Black Hole is now the Rainbow Room. LOL.

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    • Jason Anderson 5 months ago

      I think we got the where the writer was coming from but you have to understand our feelings about our owner.."Undead" Al is crazy enough to think of something like this..God rest his soul..

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  11. Raider Card Addict 5 months ago

    Actually, if there was a shred of truth to this article, the 49ers would probably take the "rainbow room" idea, and use it to boost their ticket sales....

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  12. Legal Hawk 5 months ago

    Yeah because the Yellow Hole or the Green Hole sounds extremely intimidating to visiting fans...

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  13. Jason Anderson 5 months ago

    Howa' bout the "Brown Hole"...Lol...

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