Put Yourself In Mark Davis Shoes

Sharing A Relic in Oakland

Occupying A Palace in Las Vegas

What Oakland really needs to be upset about are the politicians and/or city officials who waited until the fourth quarter to try making serious adjustments in the game to keep the Raiders in Oaktown. Then with the clock winding down they fumbled the ball, turning it over to the opposing team.

Hell yeah, somebody dropped the ball. But the play has been reviewed and the ruling on the field stands. 

Now they want to throw a red flag and challenge the call on the field long after the game ended and the final whistle was blown? Come'on Man!

What NFL owner in his right mind would have his team play another season, much less another game, in a town or county that has brought a lawsuit against him for seeking better pastures? 

I'm just glad they returned from L.A. in the 90's and stayed long enough for me to become a part of Raider Nation. I've enjoyed the Raiders from the time they returned right up until last weekend's incredible comeback win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. I don't know what the future holds for me and the Raiders personally, but I can't go hatin' on Mark Davis for wanting to improve his business prospects. And anyone with any business sense knows that its "Just Bizness,' nothing personal.

I'm gonna miss the Raiders in Oaktown. What I would like to see the folks threatening a lawsuit against the Raiders do is put together a plan to replace the Raiders with a new team and new stadium in Oakland. Show the NFL the revenue potential of investing in Bay Area sports. Show Oaktown's willingness to be a partner instead of a plaintiff. That's how you attract good business. Stop playing the victim and start envisioning victorious dealings with the NFL. It's a new day; time for a new attitude. Continue holding on to old ways of doing business and you might find yourself out of a baseball team next.