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Al Davis

Al Davis and the great NFL swindle

August 31, 2010 by Paul Gotham 7 Comments

By Paul Casey Gotham Once was a time when football fans associated success with the Oakland Raiders. For more than two decades, the Silver and Black had a say in which team represented the AFC in the Super Bowl. With Daryle Lamonica throwing to Fred Biletnikoff, the Raiders grabbed a spot in  Super Bowl II. The John Rauch-coached team did not lose a game until they met … [Read more...] about Al Davis and the great NFL swindle

NFL Season Preview: AFC West

August 18, 2010 by tlarner 5 Comments

By Tlarner Here's a look at the final AFC division: the AFC West. "The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work" Denver Broncos Strength- When looking at the Broncos' strengths from 2009 and comparing them alongside expectations from this year, I honestly couldn't find a unit for group that stood out as a strength, mostly due to injuries to key … [Read more...] about NFL Season Preview: AFC West

Michael Crabtree: A Lesson In Hubris

October 11, 2009 by Paul Gotham 1 Comment

By Paul Gotham Somewhere near the intersection of Kelly Stouffer Street and Darrius Heyward-Bey Boulevard football fans will find San Francisco 49ers recent signing, Michael Crabtree. Hopefully, the rookie holdout will find the address of humility. 49er general manager, Scot McCloughan, announced Wednesday the team reached an agreement with Crabtree and his agent Eugene … [Read more...] about Michael Crabtree: A Lesson In Hubris

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