The NFL's longest-running sitcom, better known as the Oakland Raiders, apparently will be soon debuting a brand-new episode to keep us all entertained.
According to a report in Tuesday's Contra Costa Times, the Raiders are contemplating a major roster shakeup that would include two of the team's primary offseason acquistions, cornerback DeAngelo Hall and wide receiver Javon Walker. NFL Network insider Adam Schefter recently wrote on his blog that Hall could be released as soon as this afternoon.
Cutting Hall loose would be a stunning development, even by Al Davis' standards. After all, Oakland sent Atlanta an early second-round pick in last April's draft to acquire the talkative cover man, then promptly signed him to a lavish seven-year, $70-million deal in which $24.5 million is guaranteed.
Hall has been a major bust so far, however, and it seems like Davis wants to cut his losses as soon as possible after finally seeing the error of his ways.
As foolish as Hall's signing has proven to be, Oakland's inking of the injury-prone Walker to a six-year, $55 million contract (with $16 million guaranteed) probably takes the cake as the single worst move of this past offseason. The washed-up wideout has contributed just 13 catches for 169 yards so far, although having JaMarcus Russell throw him passes hasn't helped Walker's cause.
Somewhere, Lane Kiffin is probably having a good chuckle.
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I think it is time for Davis to retire and pass the team on to his great-grandson. I'm sure he's old enough and could do a better job.
Two words for Al Davis: GO AWAY!
MIAMI Jim Fassel wants to coach the Raiders, ESPN reported Sunday.
The former New York Giants coach sent Al Davis a letter that detailed his "respect and admiration" for the Raiders' owner and his desire to replace interim coach Tom Cable after this season, the report said. Hopefully, this is going to happen.Davis should go now! btw, saw some cool widgets at statbeast.com. Take a look!
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