Silver&Black88 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Quote "It hurts when something sucky happens to someone you care about. We weren't good enough for him," Carr said after Sunday's game. "We have to take our ownership as players and I think that's where we're at right now. We're kind of angry that we let it get to that and we're upset at ourselves. We understand the business part of it. But as players -- I talked with Khalil (Mack) -- our job is to come back better and hungry. We've been through some hard times together, and this is right up there with it." Marshawn Lynch, who came out of retirement to sign with the Raiders before the season, said: "It's a business." Mack, named to his third straight Pro Bowl, said of Del Rio's firing: "I'll keep my thoughts to myself." http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/21928301/oakland-raiders-fire-coach-jack-del-rio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drfrey13 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 (edited) If Gruden is hired does Downing stay? Downing has potential but needs time. He was horrible as an OC but does an offensive head coach mask those issues and allow him to grow with our QB. I want what is best for the team and have no allegiance to Downing. I would love to see HC Gruden - DC Pagano - OC Reich but that is a pipe dream. Pagano and Reich will be HC candidates this year or next. Who ever comes in needs to give Pagano the opportunity to run this defense. The only way I want to see him let go is if a top notch DC comes in. Edited January 1, 2018 by drfrey13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante9876 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Lol. Seriously. Downing is gone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitty 2.0 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 2 hours ago, drfrey13 said: If Gruden is hired does Downing stay? Downing has potential but needs time. He was horrible as an OC but does an offensive head coach mask those issues and allow him to grow with our QB. I want what is best for the team and have no allegiance to Downing. I would love to see HC Gruden - DC Pagano - OC Reich but that is a pipe dream. Pagano and Reich will be HC candidates this year or next. Who ever comes in needs to give Pagano the opportunity to run this defense. The only way I want to see him let go is if a top notch DC comes in. Jon’s best talent is evaluating coaches. Look at the offensive coaches his last year Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line – Bill Callahan Senior Assistant – Marc Trestman Quarterbacks – David Shaw Offensive Assistant – John Morton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dessie Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 JDR went out with class and I’m thankful for his contributions to rebuilding the Raiders. Everything went our way last year and really set the expectation level high. We couldn’t meet those levels this year and a lack of experience at OC and DC was probably the major factor in his departure. Intersting few months ahead. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich7sena Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 2 hours ago, Dessie said: JDR went out with class and I’m thankful for his contributions to rebuilding the Raiders. Everything went our way last year and really set the expectation level high. We couldn’t meet those levels this year and a lack of experience at OC and DC was probably the major factor in his departure. Intersting few months ahead. I co-sign this. You could really chart the culture shift within the building in how the leaders, and even guys like Sean Smith, reacted to his firing. The man is a professional, class act, and worthy of a place in the NFL. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bitty 2.0 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 I have no sympathy for JDR he did it to himself. In four years Carr had three different OC, WTF that’s the fast way to ruin a young QB. OK people will make the argument that JDR is a defense of coach then how do you explain Ken Norton Jr? Reggie is the real person that’s going to pay the price for this. He hired 2 HC that failed and owes JDR 15 million in guaranteed money from the extension is signed last year . add in his poor drafts over the last two years and it’s not looking good for him right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolni Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 17 minutes ago, SBXISBXVSBXVIII said: Gus Bradley was another name thrown in for that DC spot. Looks good so far. Hopefully Gruden can put together a quality staff and put Carr back on track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayRaider Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Lol @ wanting Downing to stay. I knew as soon as I heard the words ZBS early in the year, our season was doomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayRaider Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 In a shock to Raider fans everywhere, Greg Knapp has been named the new Head Coach of the Oakland Raiders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roi34 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Gus at DC hmm.. aslong as he doesnt try to make us seattle copy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chali21 Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 41 minutes ago, Rolni said: Gus Bradley was another name thrown in for that DC spot. Looks good so far. Hopefully Gruden can put together a quality staff and put Carr back on track. I would prefer Bradley over Guenther, he's done a better job in both SEA and LA and is a guy I'd like to have to put Mack in good positions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNBlackFan Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 12 minutes ago, Chali21 said: I would prefer Bradley over Guenther, he's done a better job in both SEA and LA and is a guy I'd like to have to put Mack in good positions. I'd take Fangio over both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonGruber Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 1 hour ago, Bitty 2.0 said: I have no sympathy for JDR he did it to himself. In four years Carr had three different OC, WTF that’s the fast way to ruin a young QB. OK people will make the argument that JDR is a defense of coach then how do you explain Ken Norton Jr? Reggie is the real person that’s going to pay the price for this. He hired 2 HC that failed and owes JDR 15 million in guaranteed money from the extension is signed last year . add in his poor drafts over the last two years and it’s not looking good for him right now. You think Reggie gave him that extension ? Wake up Bit that was all Mark Davis that was his guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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