Randy Hanson Speaks to the Media, Tom Cable Hides His Wallet

Is it coincidence Randy Hanson chooses to speak to the media rather than wait for criminal charges to play out against his former boss, Tom Cable?

Hardly.

I'm not a lawyer, nor do I have any significant knowledge of the legal field. BUT it doesn't take much to realize that by speaking to the media and telling your side of the story, you are basically so confident you would win a trial that you don't expect it to go that far.

Otherwise, you keep your mouth shut (no pun intended) and keep everything under wraps so the legal system has no reason to dismiss your case.

I don't even watch much TV, and I could figure that much out.

So what are Hanson's motivations and expectations?

Prior to the jawgate incident, it is obvious he felt alienated on the coaching staff of the Raiders. His lawyer trumpets Randy's lifelong love of the Raiders and his dream of being a coach for his favorite team now blown to bits.

Can you just see it all unfold before your eyes in a courtroom? Hanson's lawyer turns in a dramatic pose and points his finger at Tom Cable: "AND THANKS TO THAT MAN, MY CLIENT'S DREAM IS NOW SHATTERED"

Boo-hoo. Hanson is a minion, a nondescript recipient of a solitary statement of praise from former boss Brad Childress, an annoying human being, and pretty much talentless in all respects according to people who have worked with him.

Let's all shed a tear for Randy Hanson, a man we should never even know except for his big mouth getting slammed into a desk or table or whatever it was.

Let's see this for what it is.

Pride and feigning poise. Then, of course, money. 

Randy must reclaim his honor after being fingered as the odd man out on the Raiders coaching staff and being belittled by Tom Cable before suffering physical damage, and he is now positioning himself for a chunky cash settlement.

This is not going to court. The Napa County District Attorney's office can drag its feet as long is they want. Hanson knew he would be collecting salary through the end of his contract regardless if he was coaching or not. His lawyer made sure of that.

Now, he is speaking on record, which basically says, "I know my case is solid enough to win, so Coach Cable should prepare himself with a nice settlement offer befitting my hurt feelings and damaged jaw."

This could be a major wallop to Coach Cable's wallet—maybe seven figures.

Looks like Tom could be living out of his car again as he did in his hard-luck days.