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**TXmjLW9b** · 02-13-2006, 01:45 PM

Nobody else will work for Al Davis.

He needs to feed the family

**maxuilg** · 02-13-2006, 01:51 PM

So Art Shell who was a failure before will get to prove once again that he can't handle the job. Well he wasn't that bad then, but nothing special.

Uh, Art Shell wasn't a failure, and actually the Raiders were the most successful in the past 2 decades when Art was at the helm. I don't know how you call 3 playoff appearances in 5 years a failure.

**Erexecike** · 02-17-2006, 05:13 PM

Decent move by the Raiders. Shell has been passed over for too long and he deserved another shot.

**Charryith** · 10-03-2006, 05:16 AM

After considering outsiders such as Ken Whisenhunt, Bobby Petrino and Mike Martz, the Raiders went with one of their own and hired Art Shell as their new coach.
Shell will be announced Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET as the new coach of the Raiders. He replaces Norv Turner, who was fired after two seasons and went to the 49ers as offensive coordinator.
In hiring Shell, Raiders boss Al Davis was able to correct a move he said was a mistake more than a decade ago. Davis fired Shell after the 1994 season. Shell, who was 56-41 as the Raiders head coach from 1989 to 1994, will get a chance to right that wrong.
Shell was working for the NFL when he was called by Davis last week to interview for the job. Shell flew to Oakland and interviewed last Thursday. Once Whisenhunt, the Steelers offensive coordinator, decided to stay with the Steelers and informed the Raiders of his intentions Thursday, Davis put in a call to Shell.
Shell, who was in Tampa, Fla., working for the league, got on a flight as soon as possible and made it to the Raiders' offices Friday.
After meeting with Davis most of Friday afternoon, he was offered the job and his agent worked out the contract Friday evening.
Shell, the first black head coach in modern NFL history, becomes the seventh one currently in the league. Of the 10 openings this offseason, the only other black coach hired was Herman Edwards, who was traded from the New York Jets to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Shell had been working as the senior vice president of football operations and development for the NFL.
Oakland has been without a coach since Turner was fired Jan. 3, giving Shell little time to put together a staff and set his offseason priorities before the scouting combine begins Feb. 22.
Shell made eight Pro Bowls and won two Super Bowls as a standout offensive lineman in a 15-year career with the Raiders that led to his induction into the Hall of Fame. He replaced the fired Mike Shanahan during the 1989 season and lasted through 1994, the team's final season in Los Angeles.
Other than Jon Gruden, Shell was the last head coach of the Raiders to have a winning record. Mike White, Joe Bugel, Bill Callahan and Turner followed Shell and failed to produce a winning record.
In the end, Davis kept it in the family and hired Shell.

**Fededorbprago** · 10-03-2006, 05:19 AM

Darn. I was hoping that I could see John Shoop as a head coach.

**kiosokkn** · 10-03-2006, 05:24 AM

I was hoping Chan Gailey would get the job.

**lagunaEl** · 10-03-2006, 05:30 AM

So Art Shell who was a failure before will get to prove once again that he can't handle the job. Well he wasn't that bad then, but nothing special.

**AlbrtJhnsqw** · 10-03-2006, 05:30 AM

So Art Shell who was a failure before will get to prove once again that he can't handle the job. Well he wasn't that bad then, but nothing special.

Chan could have done that

**PoideAdelereX** · 10-03-2006, 05:32 AM

Chan could have done that

Hey...at least they won't get fined for not interviewing a minority. Chan probably isn't considered a minority.

**Qynvtlur** · 10-03-2006, 05:58 AM

Art Shell looks exactly like my neighbor (who I think is a half-wit) I'll let you know if he moves out...

**plogypeskelry** · 10-03-2006, 06:01 AM

Hey...at least they won't get fined for not interviewing a minority. Chan probably isn't considered a minority.

dumbasses aren't a minority?

**sykanaxer** · 10-03-2006, 06:11 AM

Funny how with one head coaching position available and no minorities being hired, that Al Davis of all people, would take some of the pressure off of the NFL by hiring Shell. . .

**rujeltaoser** · 10-03-2006, 06:26 AM

dumbasses aren't a minority?

That is correct.

**r5YOPDyk** · 10-03-2006, 06:28 AM

After considering outsiders such as Ken Whisenhunt, Bobby Petrino and Mike Martz, the Raiders went with one of their own and hired Art Shell as their new coach.

Forgive me if I am mistaken, but in this case, by considered, what the article really means is got turned down by, no?

**girlsround** · 10-03-2006, 06:30 AM

Forgive me if I am mistaken, but in this case, by considered, what the article really means is got turned down by, no?

basically....yes

**Pyuvjzwf** · 10-03-2006, 06:32 AM

basically....yes

Oh good. Thought I had lost my mind for a second there.

**Averti$ingGuru** · 12-03-2006, 06:48 AM

Nobody else will work for Al Davis.

02-13-2006, 01:45 PM	#1
TXmjLW9b Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 361 Senior Member	Nobody else will work for Al Davis. He needs to feed the family Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-13-2006, 01:51 PM	#2
maxuilg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 499 Senior Member	So Art Shell who was a failure before will get to prove once again that he can't handle the job. Well he wasn't that bad then, but nothing special. Uh, Art Shell wasn't a failure, and actually the Raiders were the most successful in the past 2 decades when Art was at the helm. I don't know how you call 3 playoff appearances in 5 years a failure. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-17-2006, 05:13 PM	#3
Erexecike Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 430 Senior Member	Decent move by the Raiders. Shell has been passed over for too long and he deserved another shot. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-03-2006, 05:16 AM	#4
Charryith Join Date Oct 2005 Location Italy Posts 587 Senior Member	Raiders hire Art Shell After considering outsiders such as Ken Whisenhunt, Bobby Petrino and Mike Martz, the Raiders went with one of their own and hired Art Shell as their new coach. Shell will be announced Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET as the new coach of the Raiders. He replaces Norv Turner, who was fired after two seasons and went to the 49ers as offensive coordinator. In hiring Shell, Raiders boss Al Davis was able to correct a move he said was a mistake more than a decade ago. Davis fired Shell after the 1994 season. Shell, who was 56-41 as the Raiders head coach from 1989 to 1994, will get a chance to right that wrong. Shell was working for the NFL when he was called by Davis last week to interview for the job. Shell flew to Oakland and interviewed last Thursday. Once Whisenhunt, the Steelers offensive coordinator, decided to stay with the Steelers and informed the Raiders of his intentions Thursday, Davis put in a call to Shell. Shell, who was in Tampa, Fla., working for the league, got on a flight as soon as possible and made it to the Raiders' offices Friday. After meeting with Davis most of Friday afternoon, he was offered the job and his agent worked out the contract Friday evening. Shell, the first black head coach in modern NFL history, becomes the seventh one currently in the league. Of the 10 openings this offseason, the only other black coach hired was Herman Edwards, who was traded from the New York Jets to the Kansas City Chiefs. Shell had been working as the senior vice president of football operations and development for the NFL. Oakland has been without a coach since Turner was fired Jan. 3, giving Shell little time to put together a staff and set his offseason priorities before the scouting combine begins Feb. 22. Shell made eight Pro Bowls and won two Super Bowls as a standout offensive lineman in a 15-year career with the Raiders that led to his induction into the Hall of Fame. He replaced the fired Mike Shanahan during the 1989 season and lasted through 1994, the team's final season in Los Angeles. Other than Jon Gruden, Shell was the last head coach of the Raiders to have a winning record. Mike White, Joe Bugel, Bill Callahan and Turner followed Shell and failed to produce a winning record. In the end, Davis kept it in the family and hired Shell. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-03-2006, 05:19 AM	#5
Fededorbprago Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 405 Senior Member	Darn. I was hoping that I could see John Shoop as a head coach. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-03-2006, 05:24 AM	#6
kiosokkn Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 442 Senior Member	I was hoping Chan Gailey would get the job. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-03-2006, 05:30 AM	#7
lagunaEl Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 439 Senior Member	So Art Shell who was a failure before will get to prove once again that he can't handle the job. Well he wasn't that bad then, but nothing special. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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AlbrtJhnsqw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 377 Senior Member	So Art Shell who was a failure before will get to prove once again that he can't handle the job. Well he wasn't that bad then, but nothing special. Chan could have done that Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-03-2006, 05:32 AM	#9
PoideAdelereX Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 314 Senior Member	Chan could have done that Hey...at least they won't get fined for not interviewing a minority. Chan probably isn't considered a minority. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-03-2006, 05:58 AM	#10
Qynvtlur Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 407 Senior Member	Art Shell looks exactly like my neighbor (who I think is a half-wit) I'll let you know if he moves out... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-03-2006, 06:01 AM	#11
plogypeskelry Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 355 Senior Member	Hey...at least they won't get fined for not interviewing a minority. Chan probably isn't considered a minority. dumbasses aren't a minority? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-03-2006, 06:11 AM	#12
sykanaxer Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 390 Senior Member	Funny how with one head coaching position available and no minorities being hired, that Al Davis of all people, would take some of the pressure off of the NFL by hiring Shell. . . Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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rujeltaoser Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 442 Senior Member	dumbasses aren't a minority? That is correct. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-03-2006, 06:28 AM	#14
r5YOPDyk Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 442 Senior Member	After considering outsiders such as Ken Whisenhunt, Bobby Petrino and Mike Martz, the Raiders went with one of their own and hired Art Shell as their new coach. Forgive me if I am mistaken, but in this case, by considered, what the article really means is got turned down by, no? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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girlsround Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 510 Senior Member	Forgive me if I am mistaken, but in this case, by considered, what the article really means is got turned down by, no? basically....yes Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Pyuvjzwf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 428 Senior Member	basically....yes Oh good. Thought I had lost my mind for a second there. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-03-2006, 06:48 AM	#17
Averti$ingGuru Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 413 Senior Member	Nobody else will work for Al Davis. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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