DMD Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Al Davis does actually plan on having a coaching staff this year, right? From ESPN Whisenhunt, Petrino won't coach for RaidersBy John ClaytonESPN.com After having a good visit Wednesday with Raiders boss Al Davis, Steelers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt informed the Raiders that he would stay with the Steelers. Whisenhunt left Oakland Wednesday night on a red-eye flight without an offer. He was told by Davis that the team would get back to him in a couple of days. Conversations with the team and Whisenhunt continued Thursday morning until Whisenhunt decided that staying with the Steelers was his best move. While talking to Whisenhunt, the Raiders apparently made an offer to Louisville coach Bobby Petrino, who turned them down Wednesday night, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported. It was the third overture to Petrino, who said he was flattered but wanted to remain in Louisville. With Whisenhunt out of the picture, the Raiders could move quickly to return former Raiders coach Art Shell to head coaching duties. Shell interviewed Feb. 2 and told Davis he's ready to serve when necessary. Shell is in the Tampa area for the next couple of days, but he told Davis he's ready to accept the job if offered. Whisenhunt's agent, Eric Metz, stayed over in Oakland on Thursday night, but he left town Thursday without any deal being offered and knowing Whisenhunt's decision. For Whisenhunt, it was going to be hard to leave a Super Bowl team, particularly one with the youngest quarterback to win a Super Bowl, Ben Roethlisberger. By staying, Whisenhunt can continue to expand the passing offense around Roethlisberger for an organization that has a chance to return to the Super Bowl in the next few years. The Raiders had the luxury of waiting until after the Super Bowl to hire a head coach because they have the ability to keep many of the assistant coaches from last year's staff. Should Shell get the job, he will only have to make a couple of hires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vatican Hitsquad Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Art Shell? Fassel? Beelzebub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Should have been Shell all along. Just a round about way of getting there I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Al Davis does actually plan on having a coaching staff this year, right?From ESPN 1316479[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Whisenhunt has his eyes on Cowhers job. I honestly didn't expect him to take that job. And as a Pitt fan I am happy that he said no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I thought Wisenhunt would be a great fit with the Oaktown offensive weapons. I think the "behind the back" offer to Petrino probably showed Al's dark side a little too early. what an ass (Al, not Wisenhunt). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaw23 Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 They will turn back to Art Shell I guess. He is one guy, I could never figure out why he didn't get another job. Had a winning record with the team and even led them to a conference championship game right? He never even got a sniff at another job, never made much sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh B Tool Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Should have been Shell all along. Just a round about way of getting there I guess. 1316511[/snapback] Exactly Art will bring back the edge and pride the Dars had up until he left. Plus he H8s Shanahan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 They will turn back to Art Shell I guess. He is one guy, I could never figure out why he didn't get another job. Had a winning record with the team and even led them to a conference championship game right? He never even got a sniff at another job, never made much sense to me. 1316537[/snapback] It's just another sign of racism in the White America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) Shell interviewed Feb. 2 and told Davis he's ready to serve when necessary. Shell is in the Tampa area for the next couple of days, but he told Davis he's ready to accept the job if offered. Serving Al is a problem imo. The only successful coach there recently did what he thought was right in spite of Al and I think Shell needs to take that attitude Al is good at getting talent but needs to keep his distance. It's just another sign of racism in the White America. 1316559[/snapback] JJ are you being sarcastic? Shell is a good coach but doubt if being black kept him out of the coaching ranks. Edited February 9, 2006 by Randall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vatican Hitsquad Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Shell interviewed Feb. 2 and told Davis he's ready to serve when necessary. Shell is in the Tampa area for the next couple of days, but he told Davis he's ready to accept the job if offered.Serving Al is a problem imo. The only successful coach there recently did what he thought was right in spite of Al and I think Shell needs to take that attitude Al is good at getting talent but needs to keep his distance. JJ are you being sarcastic? Shell is a good coach but doubt if being black kept him out of the coaching ranks. 1316563[/snapback] Kinda agree, except Art did pretty fargin good doin it his own way (well, al's way). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Shell interviewed Feb. 2 and told Davis he's ready to serve when necessary. Shell is in the Tampa area for the next couple of days, but he told Davis he's ready to accept the job if offered.Serving Al is a problem imo. The only successful coach there recently did what he thought was right in spite of Al and I think Shell needs to take that attitude Al is good at getting talent but needs to keep his distance. JJ are you being sarcastic? Shell is a good coach but doubt if being black kept him out of the coaching ranks. 1316563[/snapback] Definetely being sarcastic...to a point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezhed Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Just heard on FoxSports the Ticket that Louisville head coach Bobby Petrino was offered the job and also turned it down!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Just heard on FoxSports the Ticket that Louisville head coach Bobby Petrino was offered the job and also turned it down!! 1316607[/snapback] you read the article? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vatican Hitsquad Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Just heard on FoxSports the Ticket that Louisville head coach Bobby Petrino was offered the job and also turned it down!! 1316607[/snapback] Wow, I just read the article in the first post of this thread and read the same thign! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I want to see Al Davis coach them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Johnies Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 I want to see Al Davis coach them. 1316737[/snapback] Why not, he's trying to control everything else? Some people can't get out of their own way fast enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Should have been Shell all along. Just a round about way of getting there I guess. 1316511[/snapback] Yep. This should be Shell's team. Glad Pittsburgh is keeping the Whisenator for at least one more year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezhed Posted February 9, 2006 Share Posted February 9, 2006 Wow, I just read the article in the first post of this thread and read the same thign! 1316640[/snapback] Yeah yeah, I know, it's been a bad day here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Art Shell He should have gotten the job all along, and most of us in the Raider nation are really hoping he gets it. He did an amazing job coaching them last time, and one of the main reasons is Shell, like the other most recent successfull Raider head coach Gruden, knows how to play Davis and work around him. We'll see what happens, but Oaktown has definetly wasted a lot of valuable time with out a head coach... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vatican Hitsquad Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Yeah yeah, I know, it's been a bad day here. 1316868[/snapback] I was just teasin ya... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vatican Hitsquad Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Art ShellHe should have gotten the job all along, and most of us in the Raider nation are really hoping he gets it. He did an amazing job coaching them last time, and one of the main reasons is Shell, like the other most recent successfull Raider head coach Gruden, knows how to play Davis and work around him. We'll see what happens, but Oaktown has definetly wasted a lot of valuable time with out a head coach... 1316873[/snapback] Ya kow, this is the truth. Ask most of the Raider fans you know, and we all say "Art Shell" and HAVE been saying Shell from the get go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 I want to see Al Davis coach them. 1316737[/snapback] That's what I want too. Either that or since Madden just lost his MNF gig... bring him back to coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Shell interviewed Feb. 2 and told Davis he's ready to serve when necessary. Shell is in the Tampa area for the next couple of days, but he told Davis he's ready to accept the job if offered.Serving Al is a problem imo. The only successful coach there recently did what he thought was right in spite of Al and I think Shell needs to take that attitude Al is good at getting talent but needs to keep his distance. 1316563[/snapback] Al Davis is the biggest liability the Raiders have right now; you nailed it in that Gruden is their most successful coach since they canned Shell and he didn't necessarily subscribe to "the Raiduh Way." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 That's what I want too. Either that or since Madden just lost his MNF gig... bring him back to coach. 1316894[/snapback] Bring back Madden?? The HoF Coach??? I'm not quite sure why you'd want that since his record was around 130-30 as the Raiders coach, and he spanked your Broncos. But if thats what you want to happen again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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