Is Al Davis Just Messing With Tom Cable Because He Can?

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Saturday, January 23rd 2010. Under NFL Tags: Al Davis, bruce gradkowski, Darrius Heyward-Bey, ESPN, J.P. Losman, JaMarcus Russell, Jim Fassel, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tom Cable

ESPN's Adam Schefter has reported that Oakland head coach Tom Cable will be retained, and at least for now, appears set to coach the Raiders for the 2010 season. Despite rumors that team owner Al Davis was pursuing possible candidate for the past week and a half, the Raiders brass appears ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Jan. 20th): Buffalo Bills hire Chan Gailey as head coach, Jonathan Stewart has surgery, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, January 20th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Al Davis, Buffalo Bills, Deuce McAllister, Dick Jauron, ESPN, Jim Fassel, Jonathan Stewart, Kansas City, Kordell Stewart, Kurt Warner, Michael Vick, New Orleans, Oakland, Stanford, Terrell Owens, Tom Cable, Tyler Thigpen

Chan Gailey Made Buffalo Bills Head Coach The Buffalo Bills hired Georgie Tech coach Chan Gailey as their new head coach. Saying Gailey's name out loud doesn't quite erase the taste that Dick Jauron left in fan's mouths, and it doesn't necessarily get you thinking "playoffs", either. However, with 34 years of experience ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Jan. 11th): Tom Cable likely done in Oakland, Jeremy Bates going to Seattle, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, January 11th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Al Davis, Andy Reid, Arizona, Donovan McNabb, Felix Jones, Green Bay Packers, Jeremy Bates, Jim Fassel, Kevin Kolb, Marion Barber, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, Oakland, Pete Carroll, Tashard Choice, Tom Cable, USC

Tom Cable Done in Oakland? Al Davis and Tom Cable will reportedly meet today to discuss Cable's future, and according to Oakland beat writer, David White, Cable doesn't stand much of a chance. With Jim Fassel, Kevin Gilbride, Jim Harbaugh, and others waiting in the wings as potential replacements, Cable will likely be fired by ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Jan. 4th): Wes Welker done for year, Jim Zorn fired, Bill Cowher may not return, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, January 4th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Al Davis, Bill Cowher, Buffalo Bills, Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati, Daniel Snyder, Dick Jauron, Jack Del Rio, Jacksonville, Jim Zorn, Jon Gruden, Julian Edelman, Mike Shanahan, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Patriots, Tom Cable, Wes Welker

Wes Welker Reportedly Out For Playoffs Welker sustained a knee injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Houston Texans, and according to several sources, he has torn both his ACL and MCL ligaments. Welker's absence will hurt the Patriots fluidity on offense, although rookie receiver Julian Edelman displayed the ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Nov. 11th): LT misses practice, DeAngelo Williams and Brandon Marshall sit out, Anquan Boldin back at practice, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, November 11th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: 2008 North Carolina football preview, Al Davis, Anquan Boldin, Antonio Gates, brandon marshall, Carolina, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Chris Cooley, Clinton Portis, DeAngelo Williams, Dwayne Jarrett, fantasy news week 10, Jake Delhomme, Jason Witten, Jonathan Stewart, LaDainian Tomlinson, Ladell Betts, Muhsin Muhammad, nfl news week 10, nfl week 10 2009, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Santana Moss, Seattle Seahawks, Tom Cable

DeAngelo Williams Misses Wednesday Practice It's not believed to be anything serious, but Williams took the day off to rest his knee on Wednesday. We expect him back on Thursday, and he should be ready for a friendly match-up with the Atlanta Falcons, who haven't been faring well against the run ... Continue Reading

Ranking the NFL’s Head Coaches: The Bottom 16

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, May 18th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Al Davis, Anquan Boldin, Baltimore Ravens, Bill Belichick, Brad Childress, Buffalo Bills, Carson Palmer, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, David Garrard, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Dick Jauron, Eric Mangini, Gary Kubiak, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jack Del Rio, Jason Campbell, Jay Cutler, Jim Caldwell, Jim Mora, Jim Schwartz, Jim Zorn, Jon Gruden, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City Chiefs, Kyle Orton, Mario Williams, mark sanchez, Marvin Lewis, Matt Cassel, Michael Vick, Mike Holmgren, Mike Nolan, Mike Shanahan, Mike Singletary, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, NFL, Oakland Raiders, Peyton Manning, Raheem Morris, Rex Ryan, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Steve Spagnuolo, Super Bowl, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Terrell Owens, Todd Haley, Tom Cable, Tony Dungy, Tyler Thigpen, Washington Redskins

Every year experts discuss their reasoning for their Super Bowl favorite, or they are forced into providing an excuse for a certain team not making the playoffs. Far too often are quarterbacks placed under the microscope, injury-riddled offensive lines torn apart, or prima donna wide receivers bashed in online blogs. When do ... Continue Reading

NFL Coaching Changes: First-Year Predictions

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Saturday, May 16th 2009. Under Uncategorized Tags: Bart Scott, Bill Belichick, Calvin Pace, Cleveland Browns, coaches, Darrelle Revis, Denver Broncos, Derrick Brooks, Detroit Lions, Eric Mangini, Indianapolis Colts, Jeff Garcia, Jim Caldwell, Jim Leonhard, Jim Mora, Jim Schwartz, John Harbaugh, Jon Gruden, Josh McDaniels, Kansas City Chiefs, Kris Jenkins, Marc Bulger, Matt Hasselbeck, Matt Ryan, Mike Singletary, Mike Smith, New York Jets, NFL, Oakland Raiders, Peyton Manning, Raheem Morris, Rex Ryan, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Steve Spagnuolo, Super Bowl, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Todd Haley, Tom Cable, Vernon Davis

Before NFL teams gear up for the summer and head into pre-season battles, let's take a look at the fresh faces around the league, and gauge what we can expect from them. Will we have the pleasure of seeing another group like Mike Smith and Matt Ryan, or John Harbuagh ... Continue Reading

Which NFL coaches could be feeling the heat in ’09?

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Saturday, May 16th 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Al Davis, Andy Reid, Brad Childress, Brett Favre, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Carson Palmer, Cincinnati Bengals, coaches, Dallas Cowboys, Dan Morgan, David Garrard, Denver Broncos, Dick Jauron, Drew Bledsoe, Gary Kubiak, Green Bay Packers, Jack Del Rio, Jake Delhomme, JaMarcus Russell, Jay Cutler, Jerry Jones, Jim Zorn, John Fox, Josh McDaniels, Marvin Lewis, Mike McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, NFC Championship, NFC East, NFC South, NFL, Norv Turner, Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Sage Rosenfels, San Diego Chargers, Sean Payton, Shawne Merriman, Super Bowl, Tarvaris Jackson, Terrell Owens, Tom Cable, Wade Phillips, Washington Redskins

It's a great debate heading into every season, but generally gets even more interesting after the first 4-6 weeks. Everyone wants to know - is this the year their team's coach gets canned? Well, if your favorite team is Cincinnati or Washington, it's entirely possible. Still, it's a strange marvel when ... Continue Reading

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