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I seriously hope that comment above was some type of autocorrect catastrophe. If not, please choose another team to root for. The Raiders are supposed to be inclusive. I'm just not sure I buy the idea that a leader has to be super charismatic. Pete Carroll and Antonio Pierce were charismatic. Was Bill Walsh? Belichick? Soon Shula? The Shanahans? Charisma is nice, but I'd much rather work for someone who is genuine, authentic, caring and puts me in position to succeed than someone who can win a press conference.

When I suggested the same thing, over a month ago, others on this site said "no way." Now, according to this article, there are some who are considering the possibility. For what it's worth, here's my suggestion; Ameer Abdullah, Josh Jacobs, Davante Adams, Robert Spillane, Demico Autry, Jacobi Meyers all did well for other teams, this year. These players were not the problem, Raiders "leadership" ( or more accurately the lack thereof) was. Tre Tucker's and Michael Mayer's "problems" ( lack of productivity ) are a direct result of the Raiders organization, most specifically, inconsistent offensive line play and inept quarterback play. If anyone doubts this then watch them, Tre Tucker and Michael Mayer, go to another team and be productive. The Raiders need, in addition to a competent offensive line, veteran quarterback depth, namely Malik Willis as the starter, Joshua Dobbs as the backup and a rookie, if that's Mendoza so be it, who won't be under pressure to start immediately. That's how you add competent depth at this position. Kolton Miller, Zamir White, Dillon Laube, Stone Forsythe, Tyree Wilson, Kenny Pickett, Geno Smith and Adian O'Connell all need to be let go. Additionally, it wouldn't hurt to address the (not so) Special teams. The offensive line and Special Teams coaches could use a serious upgrade. Surely, everyone agrees that this team has many needs and areas to address. This team is currently paying no less that four former head coaches and are in search of a fourth one, go figure. If this were a business. oh, it is a business, they would be guilty of mismanagement. But, back to fixing this team's problems. Like him or not, Antonio Pierce knew how to motivate players. He should be considered as the defensive coordinator. Also, while I believe that Brady's insights about quarterback play are invaluable, he needs to focus his efforts in that department. Long ago, Al Davis hired a former offensive lineman as his head coach, John Madden. Perhaps Lincoln Kennedy should be added to the coaching staff. It's not like he doesn't know or understand offensive line play.

Jon Stewart thinks it’s very kind of people to suggest he and other late night hosts should run for political office, but that it’s a sign of “desperation.” According to the “Daily Show” host, the suggestion itself just shows a deep public “dissatisfaction.” Stewart was hit with the suggestion once again this week, as it was caught in the latest episode of Comedy Central’s “After the Cut” for the late night show. The idea was met by loud cheers from the audience, which Stewart conceded was “very kind.” He was also quick to note that anyone wanting that at all feels crazy. “I cannot tell you how wild it is to have people even think that having the power over their lives is something they would appreciate that you have,” he said. Speaking seriously, Stewart took a swing at what might actually be motivating the question, and noted that he’s not the only late night host to be asked it. Stephen Colbert and others have faced the same. “This is a question that comes up a lot, and I think it speaks to — if I may, and I don’t know the motivation — it speaks to this desperation and dissatisfaction that we have with the status quo,” Stewart said. “And so then you see somebody on television, who’s saying some of the things that resonate with you, and you think, ‘Well, f–k it!’ It really is — ‘I think you should be president’ is the line that comes right after ‘F–k it.'” Stewart joked that it feels more like a curse being thrust upon him, suggesting he run things, but also admitted that he understands the feeling that’s causing it. “I think we have a shared feeling of helplessness,” he said, poking fun at the fact that people are being told to ignore their “lying eyes.” But, Stewart did offer some hope to the crowd. “The one thing that I will say is, the institutions may be wanting, and may be failing, but the people aren’t,” he said. “You know, people keep saying, ‘Oh, this guy’s Hitler.’ No, he’s not. And I’ll tell you why he’s not; Hitler was popular. This guy’s not.” You can watch Stewart’s full thoughts in the video above. The post Jon Stewart Says Calls for Him to Run for Office Are Sign of ‘Desperation’ | Video appeared first on TheWrap.

It does make some sense. It's also why I can't see Gruden ever getting another shot, even if there was any non- Raiders interest in him as a Head Coach. (I don't think there is). It would be an awful look for a league that essentially blackballed Kaepernick (they were so afraid of discovery, they settled for what's been reported to be in the mid 8 figures), and possibly is warning teams off of Flores, if Gruden got a shot. Considering Gruden also litigated against the league, and didn't do any better a job with the Raiders in his second stint than Flores did in Miami, it would be pretty blatant.

Please STOP! No Lamar. The team doesn’t need to continue with the quick fixes, they need to build thru the draft starting with Mendoza!