Raiders going fire to Art Shell

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Raiders sources: Shell fired
Thursday, Jan 4, 2007 6:54 pm EST
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Two sources within the Raiders organization said it appears that Oakland Raiders coach Art Shell could be fired as early as Thursday, Yahoo! Sports has learned.
Shell, who guided the Raiders to a league-worst 2-14 mark this season, was called into a meeting with Oakland managing general partner Al Davis and assumption is that Davis was negotiating a settlement with Shell for the final two years of his contract.
If Shell is fired, it would mark the third

[JetBoatRich]

No surprise:idea: the guy was emotionless on the side lines:eek:

[JB in so cal]

Why fire him? He got the Faiders 1st pick next year:)
On a side note, I'm sure Moss will remain with the team...:rolleyes:

[dmontzsta]

Yup, no surprise, Moss should be traded for someone younger too.
All in all the Raiders D is good, they just need to work with their offensive line, get a solid QB and receiver.

[Phat Daddy]

Its going to take more then just firing the head coach to turn things around. There is a lot of players on that roster that need to be shown the door.

[buzzaro]

Again?:confused: :D

[Jbb]

I wonder if the Falcons will pick him up.....:idea:

[Rexone]

I think the Raiders sucking is a lot more than Art Shell and firing him won't make much difference.
They are certainly a far cry from the team I worshipped about 30 years ago, prior to their move to LA. About the time Art was playing.

[SHOTKALLIN]

They should send Brooks and Moss with him:D

[SHOTKALLIN]

how many good O-lineman can u get for Moss?? U can get a QB in the draft. Grab a receiver in the second round. Promote Rob Ryan to head coach.
Damn could it be that easy? :D

[Havasu1986]

[QUOTE=JB in so cal;2323765]Why fire him? He got the Faiders 1st pick next year:)
They need 22 1st picks.

[Flyinbowtie]

I think Al Davis needs to take a long look in the mirror and consider the fact that the biggest obstacle to Raider success is staring him in the face.

[SHOTKALLIN]

With a good defense you only need a so so offesne to win the superbowl. Example Trent Dilfer. :D

[Fire Angler]

I think Al Davis needs to take a long look in the mirror and consider the fact that the biggest obstacle to Raider success is staring him in the face.
That pretty much sums it up. Bad owner, bad coach,and some horrible attitudes.
They ALL need to go.

[Dezertrider]

Raiders SUCK!!!!!!
What was this thread about????
Oh Yeah!!!
Raiders Suck!!!!!!!!!!

[Mandelon]

No surprise:idea: the guy was emotionless on the side lines:eek:
That's a lie. I watched him roll his eyes and lower his head in disgust. He had that look that said..."What the **** is wrong with these retards" several times. :D

[Desert Rat]

how many good O-lineman can u get for Moss?? U can get a QB in the draft. Grab a receiver in the second round. Promote Rob Ryan to head coach.
Damn could it be that easy? :D
Nope you forgot that Al must die for all that to happen, until then business as usual:mad:

[Wet Dream]

Why fire him? He got the Faiders 1st pick next year:)
I don't care who they get in the draft...they're still going to continue to suck, with or with out Shell.

[Ziggy]

It ain't gonna turn around in one season, not normally. Takes time or loads of dough to make it happen fast. All Al does is spend money on tired dogs that once ran fast or threw far. We all know he loves the long verticle ball and thats what he's always tried to build.
T.O. would fit nicely in the locker room, they got lots of kleenex for the crybabies there.;) :D

[SandbarScot]

I think the Raiders sucking is a lot more than Art Shell and firing him won't make much difference.
They are certainly a far cry from the team I worshipped about 30 years ago, prior to their move to LA. About the time Art was playing.
My thoughts exactly!!

[JetBoatRich]

That's a lie. I watched him roll his eyes and lower his head in disgust. He had that look that said..."What the **** is wrong with these retards" several times. :D
That's True Rich:rolleyes:

[707dog]

it starts with the damn owner al davis(die ****er die) he has had two decent coachs work for him and he let one go who came back and spanked us in the super bowl(hmmm) and im not a big fan of art shell either but those that know the team know that ol al calls the shots regardless of whos in charge....no brainer die al die!! as far as randy moss he is garbage aint worth 1/4 of what he is getting paid there is youngsters in college dyin to see the big leagues!! can his azz and pick up some fresh meat at least we can expect a few dop pass's from them..as far as the o-line same as the wide reciever problem can the dumb azz'z and grab some fresh meat..obviosly the vets havnt gottin it done in years....hell fire them all includung the damn water boy...lmao..but im still a RAIDER 4 LIFE!!!!!!!

[707dog]

It ain't gonna turn around in one season, not normally. Takes time or loads of dough to make it happen fast. All Al does is spend money on tired dogs that once ran fast or threw far. We all know he loves the long verticle ball and thats what he's always tried to build.
T.O. would fit nicely in the locker room, they got lots of kleenex for the crybabies there.;) :D
TO HELL WITH THAT WORTHLESS F#$k FACE ALSO AINT WORTH THE SOX HE WEARS..HIM AND RANDY MOSS COULD GO TAKE FLYIN LEAP OFF A SPEEDING BOAT...MY 2CENTZ

[Baja Big Dog]

...........................................Here's an idea.....................................
Keep the only guy worth a shit...Art, and shit can the rest of the turd bowl wanna be thugs, 1970 style, cant win a game of solitare crap heads.
Id rather watch a soccer game in spanish than watch a Faider game.
Then move the whole team to Iraq!

[BajaMike]

If only you could fire the owner......he's the problem!
:confused:

[Hardly Satisfied]

Raiders sources: Shell fired
Thursday, Jan 4, 2007 6:54 pm EST
Yahoo! Sports Exclusive
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Two sources within the Raiders organization said it appears that Oakland Raiders coach Art Shell could be fired as early as Thursday, Yahoo! Sports has learned.
Shell, who guided the Raiders to a league-worst 2-14 mark this season, was called into a meeting with Oakland managing general partner Al Davis and assumption is that Davis was negotiating a settlement with Shell for the final two years of his contract.
If Shell is fired, it would mark the third
That's bullsh*t getting rid of Art Shell I think he did a Dam good Job:D I enjoyed seeing the Raiders loose 14 out of 16 games:D

[FORMER RAIDERETTE MRS ELIMINATED SPRINTER]

Yup, no surprise, Moss should be traded for someone younger too.
All in all the Raiders D is good, they just need to work with their offensive line, get a solid QB and receiver.
Amen:D

[CBadDad]

The reports I heard before this was that Shell would still be around. It will be interesting to see what happens.
Their "D" is good but young (with the exception of Sapp) and will get better.
It'll be interesting if they take Brady Quinn as the first pick overall in the draft. He had a lousy outting in the Sugar Bowl, but has an outstanding record at Notre Dame. Hopefully with their second pick they'll take a big ass "O" linemen. Problem is, they usually like to take a defensive player first.
Al is really the problem and there is nothing we can do about it until he moves on to a nursing home.

[eliminatedsprinter]

The reports I heard before this was that Shell would still be around. It will be interesting to see what happens.
Their "D" is good but young (with the exception of Sapp) and will get better.
It'll be interesting if they take Brady Quinn as the first pick overall in the draft. He had a lousy outting in the Sugar Bowl, but has an outstanding record at Notre Dame. Hopefully with their second pick they'll take a big ass "O" linemen. Problem is, they usually like to take a defensive player first.
Al is really the problem and there is nothing we can do about it until he moves on to a nursing home.
If that big QB from LSU comes out, he would fit right in. He could block for himself.;)

[Hardly Satisfied]

The reports I heard before this was that Shell would still be around. It will be interesting to see what happens.
Their "D" is good but young (with the exception of Sapp) and will get better.
It'll be interesting if they take Brady Quinn as the first pick overall in the draft. He had a lousy outting in the Sugar Bowl, but has an outstanding record at Notre Dame. Hopefully with their second pick they'll take a big ass "O" linemen. Problem is, they usually like to take a defensive player first.
Al is really the problem and there is nothing we can do about it until he moves on to a nursing home.
The Raiders passes up some good Qb's in last years draft

[HCS]

Wander if Bill Cowher will coach the Raiders. http://www.***boat.com/ubb/graemlins/idea_2.gif

[Ziggy]

Art quit...........smart man.
Ha, It'd be funny as hell if the Jaw came to Oakland:sqeyes: :D

[CBadDad]

Art quit...........smart man.
Ha, It'd be funny as hell if the Jaw came to Oakland:sqeyes: :D
Jaw?
Ron Jawarski?
Where did that come from?

[Wet Dream]

Art quit...........smart man.
Ha, It'd be funny as hell if the Jaw came to Oakland:sqeyes: :D
It won't happen next year. Cowher needs to expire his contract before he can go, OR Oakland buys him out.