cliaz Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 The Raiders vehemently denied rumors reported in Sports Illustrated this week which suggested that managing partner Al Davis' health is failing and that the team is ripe for a sale. "Al Davis has had control, does have control and will continue to have total control of the Oakland Raiders,' chief executive Amy Trask told the San Jose Mercury News. "And total control of the Oakland Raiders will always remain in the Davis family.' The SI rumors suggested that former Niners executives Eddie DeBartolo and Carmen Policy were positioning themselves to make a run at the Raiders. To quote Ace Ventura, fiction can be fun, but we find the reference section a bit more enlightening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 It would be the end of an era if true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return Of S&B Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 According to XM Radio Late Last Night: Al Davis seems to be very sick as he has not attended current team meetings. It is said to believe that he will be there there come Training Camp. Al Davis is expected to leave the Nation in 2010 when the Raiders contract in Oakland is complete. His son Mark Davis is trying to learn the system as he is becoming more involved with the Raiders in recent months. Al is expected to talk with the city of Oakland and the NFL about a possible refurbish of McAfee Collisium, so that they can stay in Oakland. Al is belived to do this in the next 2-4 years so that Mark will be set up in Oakland with his team for a long period of time. ********* The end of an era indeed... Back when I was teenager Al Davis reminded me of one of my uncle's, the one my mom hated, the one who drank too much, smoked too much, gambled, and never married. Even though he was older than my dad, I knew he wasnt the responsible one...and even though my mom hated when he paid us a visit (and took my dad out drinking) he was my favorite uncle...not because I wanted to be like him...but because he lived his life the way he wanted to and didnt care what people thought of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 I've always liked Al. Of course with the exception of the way he sent Landry out to pasture, I've always liked Jerry Jones too. I like to see owners involved in their teams. I guess that is why I like Mark Cuban soo much too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 (edited) Recently his stubborness has bothered me, and I have had very negative feelings towards him. But afew weeks ago, I was reminded of something when I rewatched the NFL Network special on Al Davis; he has done more for the game of football than any other one person. And for that, I respect him. And will be very sad to see him go. Edited June 5, 2006 by kpholmes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return Of S&B Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 (edited) Too be honest, Al Davis, and his renegade persona, is probably the main reason I became a Raider fan back in 1980. Not because I'm the type to say "fk the system"...but because I am glad somebody in the NFL was and was fairly successful doing so. Although many remember his legal disputes with the NFL over moving his team to another city, most forget that he was the AFL commissioner before the AFL (AFC) - NFL (NFC) merger. At a time when the older 'NFL' teams wanted to completely wipe out the "inferior" unproven AFL league, Al Davis spurred a merger by aggressively encouraging AFL owners to go after all the best college prospects. Even though Rozzelle may have sold the merger idea to the NFL owners, Al Davis set the process in motion from the start. Edited June 5, 2006 by Return Of S&B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Although many remember his legal disputes with the NFL over moving his team to another city, most forget that he was the AFL commissioner before the AFL (AFC) - NFL (NFC) merger. At a time when the older 'NFL' teams wanted to completely wipe out the "inferior" unproven AFL league, Al Davis spurred a merger by aggressively encouraging AFL owners to go after all the best college prospects. Even though Rozzelle may have sold the merger idea to the NFL owners, Al Davis set the process in motion from the start. 1499168[/snapback] Not to mention what he did to prevent racism by putting his foot down and being one of the, if not the first to start black players on his team, and more importantly choose them over white players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Maybe Satan is retiring or he is plain getting tired of it all. He could have passed a job offer on to Al (first on his short list of potential replacements) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecerwin Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 I don't think this will affect his fantasy status, will it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynn_1972 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 "The rumors about his health are false. Al is as healthy and as vital as ever,'' Trask said. "First of all, he had no reason to attend the combine when we had people in place there and he could watch the workouts on the NFL Network. "Second, he has not gone to the May minicamp for the last five or six years, at least. So why is that an issue all of a sudden? '' http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c...SPG4PJ16VN1.DTL I'm not sure if AMY (TRASK) is covering up the facts or not. One thing is for sure that Al is a great man and has made football what it is today The Raiders are NOT for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 One thing is for sure that Al is a great man and has made football what it is today Great post here by a rookie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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