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Oakland Raiders' Punting Is Big News

A big win in dramatic fashion is the best medicine for a struggling team. It doesn’t get much better than scoring 10 points in the last 33 seconds of the game to knock off the Bengals last week...

Written by Al's Wingman about 3 days ago 110 reads 7 comments
What's Not To Like About Cincy?

The Cincinnati Bengals are usually horrendous and one of the least-feared teams in the NFL, but this year they are doing very well for themselves and make for a dangerous opponent...

Written by Al's Wingman about 11 days ago 139 reads 14 comments
Raiderhed Keeps The Mood Fun In Oakland

With just about everything we’re hearing about the Oakland Raiders being bad news these days, there is actually a little bit of fun going on locally...

Written by Al's Wingman about 11 days ago 238 reads 4 comments
Chucky's Not Coming Back

Why would he? Some Raiders fans have noticed how diplomatic Jon Gruden is in everything he says or does concerning the Oakland Raiders, and this provides some measure of hope he would consider returning as head coach...

Written by Al's Wingman about 17 days ago 693 reads 27 comments
Michael Huff Is Making an All-Pro Case for Himself

Despite all the doom and gloom hanging over the Oakland Raiders franchise, there are some bright spots. The inspired play of free safety Michael Huff has to be considered a welcome surprise...

Written by Al's Wingman about 23 days ago 325 reads 16 comments
Al Davis: Top Secret Meeting Transcript

Al Davis is getting a massage by a large massage therapist with a deep voice. Massage Therapist: “How we doing Mr. Davis?” Al: “Just fine. Holy sheep dip, did I ever need this...

Written by Al's Wingman about 25 days ago 448 reads 22 comments
Will the Raiders Be Dragged Down by Coach Tom Cable's Past?

Unpleasant working conditions have gotten a little worse than grim for Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable. What Cable does and has done is a reflection of the Raiders organization...

Written by Al's Wingman about 27 days ago 360 reads 48 comments
A 3 Step Blueprint for Jamarcus to Turn His Season Around

How often does Al Davis place a call to a journalist? Not very often. It would even be more rare for Al to call a journalist for a positive conversation. However, recently he did in fact call Jarrett Bell of USA Today ...

Written by Al's Wingman about about 1 month ago 509 reads 50 comments
Bill Callahan Comes Full Circle, Raiders Still Stuck In First Gear

Unless you count the Norv Turner era as respectable, the last, best hope the Raiders had at success was when Bill Callahan was Head Coach...

Written by Al's Wingman about about 1 month ago 499 reads 19 comments
Jawgate Fallout: Al Davis Again Fails To Bar the Media

Hanging out at Raider fan headquarters (Ricky’s in San Leandro, California ) I heard the first plausible explanation for Randy Hanson’s broken jaw...

Written by Al's Wingman about about 1 month ago 295 reads 13 comments
Raiders-Jets Rivalry Has a Long History

The hilarity of the episode can’t be understated. It was a playoff game in January 1983. The New York Jets were on the road playing the Los Angeles Raiders. A phone call came through to the Jets locker room at halftime...

Written by Al's Wingman about about 1 month ago 577 reads 9 comments
Oakland Raiders Barely Survive in Win Over Philly

Let's hope the hard-fought win over the Eagles was not the shining moment for the Raiders this season. It's nice to be 2-4 instead of 1-5, but let's see this win for what it is—a great defensive effort and a barely acceptable offensive effort...

Written by Al's Wingman about about 1 month ago 282 reads 12 comments
Raiders Coaches Close Ranks on Jawgate

"There must be some kind of way out of here," Said the joker to the thief, There's too much confusion, I can't get no relief...

Written by Al's Wingman about about 1 month ago 312 reads 7 comments
The Next Head Coach Of The Oakland Raiders Is...

Let's play what ifs. If Jon Gruden was given the personnel authority he needed as head coach of the Oakland Raiders, would the Raiders have made it to the super bowl in 2002? Why not? ...

Written by Al's Wingman about about 1 month ago 1,319 reads 21 comments
NFL Plays Hardball With Blackout Policy

How sad is it I cannot find any really cheap Raiders tickets online (except for 300 section nosebleed which SUCK regardless of what anyone hypes otherwise)...

Written by Al's Wingman about about 1 month ago 169 reads 4 comments
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...

Written by Al's Wingman about about 1 month ago 395 reads 18 comments
Are The Giants Just Too Good For The Raiders To Handle?

Most fans would seem to be writing off the Raiders season as yet another washout. Though, a win for Oakland on Sunday against the mighty NY Giants would be a huge boost for the franchise and the sullen Raider Nation...

Written by Al's Wingman about about 1 month ago 475 reads 23 comments
Columbia Lions Off to a Roaring Start

Let's put it this way, for the Columbia Lions to have plastered the Princeton Tigers 38-0 this past weekend is more than a historic achievement...

Written by Al's Wingman about about 1 month ago 21 reads 0 comments
No Answers In Sight For Oakland Raiders Decline

In just a short stretch, Tom Cable went from an NFL offensive line coach with a stellar reputation to being on the brink of another failed Raiders head coach. He just might add a rap sheet to his resume as well...

Written by Al's Wingman about about 1 month ago 395 reads 9 comments
Raiders Tough Guy PR Approach Is Backfiring

“Hey you! Yea, that’s right, I’m talkin’ to you. See, I’m a tough guy. I get to wear a Raiders shirt, back slap with Al Davis and crack the heads of all youse media types writin’ ...

Written by Al's Wingman about about 1 month ago 449 reads 16 comments
Tom Cable Interviewed By Napa Police

Napa Police Investigator: “Can you tell us what happened between you and Randy Hanson?” Tom Cable: “Well—“ John Herrera: “Randy slipped and fell into a cabinet...

Written by Al's Wingman about 2 months ago 350 reads 10 comments
Raiders Attack Rich Gannon Instead of the Broncos

As an Al Davis staff member, imagine getting an order to collect video, audio, and text clips of all things perceived as negative said about the Raiders. This is the exact same sort of tactics used by the former communist secret police...

Written by Al's Wingman about 2 months ago 2,520 reads 31 comments
Oakland Raiders' Offense Is Suffering: Why Isn't Javon Walker Playing?

It’s no secret the Raiders have a struggling quarterback. More than anything, what is needed are guys who can make plays downfield to help ease the burden...

Written by Al's Wingman about 2 months ago 1,488 reads 28 comments
Can The Raiders Get It Done On The Road Against The Chiefs?

In the football betting world, the odds always tend to swing in favor of a team playing at home against a team who played on Monday Night Football the week prior...

Written by Al's Wingman about 2 months ago 656 reads 27 comments
Raiders Vs Chargers: 4th Quarter Breakdown Hurts

First of all, I admit I was wrong. I thought San Diego would dominate the Raiders as they usually do. Turns out, the opening game for both teams was better than expected as far as being competitive...

Written by Al's Wingman about 2 months ago 690 reads 20 comments

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Al's Wingman Article Archive

Oakland Raiders' Punting Is Big News

What's Not To Like About Cincy?

Raiderhed Keeps The Mood Fun In Oakland

Chucky's Not Coming Back

Michael Huff Is Making an All-Pro Case for Himself

Al Davis: Top Secret Meeting Transcript

Will the Raiders Be Dragged Down by Coach Tom Cable's Past?

A 3 Step Blueprint for Jamarcus to Turn His Season Around

Bill Callahan Comes Full Circle, Raiders Still Stuck In First Gear

Jawgate Fallout: Al Davis Again Fails To Bar the Media

Raiders-Jets Rivalry Has a Long History

Oakland Raiders Barely Survive in Win Over Philly

Raiders Coaches Close Ranks on Jawgate

The Next Head Coach Of The Oakland Raiders Is...

NFL Plays Hardball With Blackout Policy

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

Are The Giants Just Too Good For The Raiders To Handle?

Columbia Lions Off to a Roaring Start

No Answers In Sight For Oakland Raiders Decline

Raiders Tough Guy PR Approach Is Backfiring

Tom Cable Interviewed By Napa Police

Raiders Attack Rich Gannon Instead of the Broncos

Oakland Raiders' Offense Is Suffering: Why Isn't Javon Walker Playing?

Can The Raiders Get It Done On The Road Against The Chiefs?

Raiders Vs Chargers: 4th Quarter Breakdown Hurts

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