(01-06-2018, 12:29 AM)RedRooster28 Wrote:

(01-06-2018, 12:04 AM)JackCity Wrote: Poorest owner in the league too.

Yup.  Lil Davis’s whole fortune is tied to the Raiders.  He doesn’t have a billion dollar side company like Shad.  

Out of respect for Al’s progressiveness and the Raider fans’ passion I’ve always rooted for the franchise softly, unless playing the Jags, in which case I’d wish them annihilation.  

There’s been an interesting underrated storyline between the two franchises in terms of recent draft capital, the Carr/Bortles, Mack/Fowler/Ngakoue, Robinson/Cooper, FA moves etc parallels, where until this year everyone was lauding the Raiders superior acquisition efficiency...but...turns out...Dave might’ve outdone Reggie.

I think this is a terrible move, but hey what do I know.  Personally I find Gruden grossly overrated.  I don’t doubt his passion but he doesn’t strike me as super-intelligent, and seems susceptible to latch to popular opinion, and prone to over-excitement.  I’d imagine he’s a great motivator, but statistically speaking he’s good- above mediocre -not great.

A ten year 100 mil deal seems oddly desperate or naively irresponsible.

Yeah I've always had a soft spot for the Raiders as the outsiders of the league. It really seemed like Reggie nailed the picks we missed but we've way overtaken them now.  Still the bones of a good team there. 

Have to think a big part of the move is to add some allure to them with their big move. Grudens loved by most of the league and media. Gives them some real kick heading into Vegas.  

On one hand Gruden has been a tape junkie for years and years and has been developing his playbook throughout. If he can get Carr playing at a high level the rest doesn't matter too much. Heard some people say that Gruden takes his offense very seriously and it's either his way or the high way so that could be a potential downside. 

Plus the hire of a Olson has a ton of questions marks.

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