NFL 2009-10 Season

They hire Weis, and then can't get any big name coaching candidates because their staff is already being filled in...

If this is to happen, you hire a coach first, with that coach on board with bringing Weis in and then do it. Not hire Weis, and limit your options on the coaching carousel.

Part of me hopes the rest of their games go into OT giving Quinn a shot at hitting that 70% of snaps escalator. Probably an impossibility now. If he finishes the season strong, I'd be asking for a reworked contract.

Agree 100%. We need to hire a "credible leader" first. Let him decide if Manini stays or not. Then, let the new coach sit in on the discussions of who is to be the new coordinators. Doing anything out of that order makes no sense whatsoever.
 
Things are getting Testy in Foxboro!

Randy Moss and 3 others were tardy to practice today in Gillette Stadium. As a punishment, Belichick sent them home....

[ame="http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nfl/news/story?id=4727483"]Randy Moss among four New England Patriots players sent home for missing a meeting - ESPN Boston[/ame]
 
Wow....

...could there be a change in the air?

Oakland Raiders QB Bruce Gradkowski has been named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for games played during Week 13 of the 2009 NFL Regular Season. The Pittsburgh-native led the Silver and Black to a 27-24 victory over the Steelers at Heinz Field in his hometown.
 
More reason to believe nothing really happened as far as the Cable incident:

Hanson rejoins Raiders in new job

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Randy Hanson, who accused Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable of assault after a training camp scuffle, has returned to work in the team's personnel department.

Hanson had been employed as an assistant defensive backs coach before the Aug. 5 incident and had not been around the Raiders' facilities since.

He accused Cable of assaulting him during a meeting at the team's training camp hotel in Napa, which resulted in Hanson being treated for a broken jaw.

Cable denied any wrongdoing and Napa County District Attorney Gary Lieberstein declined to pursue charges against the head coach following an investigation.

Hanson and his attorney, John McGuinn, had also raised the possibility of a civil lawsuit.

Hanson arrived at the team's headquarters on Wednesday and went to work.

Cable said he was surprised by news of Hanson's return.

"Sure, but right now my focus is this football team," Cable said. "That's behind us and we're moving forward."


[ame="http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4728670"]Oakland Raiders former assistant Randy Hanson returns in new role - ESPN[/ame]
 
More reason to believe nothing really happened as far as the Cable incident:

Hanson rejoins Raiders in new job

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Randy Hanson, who accused Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable of assault after a training camp scuffle, has returned to work in the team's personnel department.

Hanson had been employed as an assistant defensive backs coach before the Aug. 5 incident and had not been around the Raiders' facilities since.

He accused Cable of assaulting him during a meeting at the team's training camp hotel in Napa, which resulted in Hanson being treated for a broken jaw.

Cable denied any wrongdoing and Napa County District Attorney Gary Lieberstein declined to pursue charges against the head coach following an investigation.

Hanson and his attorney, John McGuinn, had also raised the possibility of a civil lawsuit.

Hanson arrived at the team's headquarters on Wednesday and went to work.

Cable said he was surprised by news of Hanson's return.


"Sure, but right now my focus is this football team," Cable said. "That's behind us and we're moving forward."


Oakland Raiders former assistant Randy Hanson returns in new role - ESPN

Cable wasn't consulted? Sounds like legal action has already started. :D Wonder how much money has already changed hands and how much will in the future over Cable's lack of self-control?
 
Cable wasn't consulted? Sounds like legal action has already started. :D Wonder how much money has already changed hands and how much will in the future over Cable's lack of self-control?

This news has little to do with Cable. IF Cable actually did EVERYTHING that was reported, rumored or mentioned....this guy woudl ahev NEVER comeback to the Raiders. IF you were in HIS spot...would YOU come back?!

...yeah, I thought so....:rolleyes:
 
I HAD A DREAM!!!

Ok, just had a wild dream last night. Felt the need to share as it relates to tonight's Browns/Steelers game....

In my dream, I was for some reason invited to speak to the team before tonight's game. I walked in the Browns locker room like I owned it and gave the most bone-chilling, motivating and inspirational speeches you'd ever hear. (Think Knute Rockne/ Vince Lombardi/ Coach Eric Taylor-esque).

Players and coaches were jacked out of their mind! I basically went through the history of this rivalry and made a plea for them to give the people of Cleveland something to be proud of tonight. As the players stormed out of the tunnel and into the field of play, they played inspiring ball and for one glorious night, the people of Cleveland reveled in the win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. A team many consider superior to ours for many years now, but on this frigid night, heart won!

A few standout players were Josh Cribbs (consistently gave the Browns good field position on kickoffs and even ran one back for a TD). Brady Quinn also had a remarkable game throwing for over 300 yards and 2 TD's.

CLEAR EYES, FULL HEARTS. CAN'T LOSE! GO BROWNS!

Game: Browns vs. Steelers
Where: Cleveland Browns Stadium
Time: Tonight at 8:20pm
TV: NFL Network

Temperture: Fridgid with tempertures hovering around 15ºF with whipping winds and snow! :eek: Ladies and Gents, tonight is going to be a throwback to old school football. Here's hoping my dream can be transformed into reality!
 
Even a blind squirrel will find a nut eventually ;)

Not when you win 2 out of 3 against playoff teams. Since the change at QB, they have played MUCH better with very little of the same mistakes they were making BEFORE the change at QB.

Well THIS blind squirrel knows where to find the nut, he won't hungy.;) As opposed to certain blind squirrels that didn't remember HOW to get to the nutz...and now they are starving....:rolleyes:
 
Not when you win 2 out of 3 against playoff teams. Since the change at QB, they have played MUCH better with very little of the same mistakes they were making BEFORE the change at QB.
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Not so fast, my friend. Steelers may not be a playoff team. :D Let's see if they can beat the 1-11 Browns. I think they need to win the next three to make it as an AFC wildcard.
 
Not so fast, my friend. Steelers may not be a playoff team. :D Let's see if they can beat the 1-11 Browns. I think they need to win the next three to make it as an AFC wildcard.

The Steelers are the best 6-6 team in the league....;) and THE defending Super Bowl Champs. Let's not count them out just yet....it is no different than people PREMATURELY printing playoff tickets....**cough** denver **cough**;)
 
JaMarcus just doesn't get it.

JaMarcus won't consider a pay cut | ProFootballTalk.com

Blames everyone but himself, and wont give credit to Gradkowski for how he's playing. He'll never be the leader this team needs. He's the fat black version of Ryan Leaf.
i've said that since his first season. but to be fair he really doesn't have to take a pay cut. that's what the raiders were willing to pay him. now his neck is going to have an extra fold of fat sitting on that bench. what a waste. i still think he has one hell of an arm but he's missing to many other qualities that make a good qb. i'm still hoping to see a rookie salary cap in my lifetime for the NFL
 

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