Well here we are in such familiar territory as a Raider fan. The search for a head coach...AGAIN!
Although it seems that we have a head coach currently, Mr. Al Davis is finding it necessary to scour the earth for a new one.
Isn't this getting old for him? It is for me and many other Raider faithful.
It seems apparent to me and many others that we could be just fine by signing Tom Cable to continue as the head coach. I say let's do that and focus on getting him the correct coaching support he needs to get the offense and defense jumping (and no I don't mean offsides).
I have written this before that leaving Cable as the head coach will bring some much needed stability to the team. Hiring any new person will be a step backward before making any progress forward. So let's spare the team, and the fans, the change.
Here is the reality though, if Davis planned on keeping Tom Cable as the head coach of the Raiders, he wouldn't be interviewing anyone except Cable and one minority candidate as required by the NFL. Mr. Davis could then satisfy the NFL regulations, pat Cable on the back and move forward to finding the right offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator for this team.
But NO WAIT...This is Al Davis...the master of the NFL style soap opera...the man that goes out of his way to dramatize any move he makes.
From reports and news around the sports world, Davis has a few people that he is or is planning on interviewing for the head coaching job. Mr. Davis does not seem to be looking for a general manager either.
That does not bode well for Tom Cable returning as the head coach or for any continuity for the team. It just seems like more of a long drawn out soap opera approaching.
I have heard the names of the possible candidates and not one of them grabs me as a "SUPER COACH" type. They just seem to be the same ol' experiment type of coach that Al has been hiring since......ummmmm...forever...
Can't we just have an offseason of progress that makes sense? Some low-to-no drama moves that will instill confidence back into the players and staff?
The Raiders should have already hired Tim Brown somewhere on the staff, given Cable a two-year contract, and been working on getting the right offensive and defensive coordinators. That is all it takes to get this offseason started in the right direction...instead I sigh as I hear the circus music playing.
The San Clemente Kid
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Simon Birmingham 6 months ago
Sorry Kid, you and I disagree on this one. Being that Cable has a contract until Jan 13, WE DO NOT HAVE AN OFFICIAL OPENING AT HC, THEREFORE HAVE NO MINORITY HIRING REQUIREMENT INTERVIEWS TO CONDUCT, ESPECIALLY IF WE EXTEND CABLES CONTRACT BEFORE THEN. THE FACT WE HAVE NOT INTERVIEWED A MINORITY COULD BE A KEY INDICATOR THAT WE WILL RE-SIGN CABLE.
Also, since when is one 90 minute phone conversation that Gilbrides agent contacted the Raiders for an official "interview or considered "scouring the earth". He already spoke with Cable in person as well, and no one is saying a thing, very hush-hush about that meeting-again an indicator that Cable might be back. The less the Raiders talk about something the more likely it will happen
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Mike Sommers 6 months ago
I sure hope so but I do think Al is looking around and that does not bode well for Cable and continuity.... such a drag...
by the way is that a Raiders Fan Convention logo for your avatar??? sweeeeeet
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Michael Dunsavage 6 months ago
Why is everyone hell bent on hiring Tim Brown. He's such a Davis lackie that he won't bring any change to the franchise. As for cable. Well I could take him or leave him due to the fact Lofton is the only coach past Jan 13th.
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Mike Sommers 6 months ago
I think my want of Tim Brown to the team comes from wanting someone to instill pride back into the organization... before the last couple wins, the teams head was in the shitter.... the players that were reported as laughing at a loss, is no joke.... Tim just seems to really care about the team that he played so hard for... plus he is a respected person.
just my take anyway
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Jared Lee 6 months ago
You also need to remember The Raiders havn't contacted anyone about the H.C. position. Gilbride called the Raiders and as far as I've heard there has been no other activity. Davis has always liked to keep the media guessing and this will be no different. Cable will be the coach of the Raiders in 09. Beating Gruden and killing the Bucs playoff hopes sits well with Davis.
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Mike Sommers 6 months ago
I hope you are right Jared..... I am a big fan of keeping Tom Cable, getting him the necessary support and moving forward this year.... GO RAIDERS
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