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Sofa King · 02-14-2011, 03:28 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6121835

Rod Woodson joins Raiders staffEmail Print Comments2 Associated Press

ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders added a Hall of Famer to their coaching staff, hiring Rod Woodson on Monday as an assistant to coach the team's cornerbacks.

Woodson was one of the most accomplished defensive backs ever to play the game and was named to the NFL's 75th Anniversary Team. He played the final two of his 17 seasons with the Raiders, helping the team win the 2002 AFC championship.

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"It's an honor to be back with the Raiders and be able to talk to Raider players about true football," Woodson said. "I'm looking forward to working with the organization and the challenges of the 2011 season."

Woodson had recently served as a television analyst at the NFL Network and Big Ten Network but decided to get into coaching.

Woodson spent the bulk of his playing career with Pittsburgh, starring for 10 seasons on the Steelers. He was named AP Defensive Player of the Year for Pittsburgh in 1993 and helped the Steelers reach the Super Bowl following the 1995 season.

He also spent one season with the San Francisco 49ers and four with Baltimore, winning the Super Bowl with the Ravens following the 2000 season.

Woodson was named to 11 Pro Bowls, the 1990s all-decade team and was named a first-team All-Pro six times as either a cornerback, safety or kick returner.

"I'm excited that we have a Hall of Fame player who is coming back to the organization," coach Hue Jackson said. "I was extremely impressed during the interview process with his communication skills and I'm looking forward to Rod imparting his wealth of knowledge to our players."

Woodson's 71 career interceptions rank third all-time in NFL history. He is the career leader in interception returns for touchdowns (12), and interception return yardage (1,483).

The Raiders still have not announced who their defensive coordinator will be next season. Chuck Bresnahan and Kevin Ross are both on staff listed as defensive assistants without any position responsibilities and could be candidates.

Gracie Dean · 02-14-2011, 05:27 PM

so thrilled to be there

LaChapelle · 02-14-2011, 05:34 PM

Someone has to replace the veteran leadership of Aosmugha
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Bump · 02-14-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Fritz88

Great players make bad coaches?

Emmitt Thomas seemed to have done well last season for us.

**The Bad Guy** · 02-14-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sofa King

you have the creepiest posts on this whole site. and that's saying something.

Him and Salame are neck and neck for the next likely to end up on Megan's Law.com

S&BJW · 02-14-2011, 06:52 PM

Woodson`s rep on the field was how smart he is. Anyone who heard him on the NFL network knows he`s a scholar on NFL defenses. Not all great players make a great coach but I can see him improving any D wherever he goes. Great move by Al Davis on this one.

Edited to add: Nnamdi credits Woodson with his success and they go back......I can see this as a bone to keep Aso in Oakland as well.

Hootie · 02-14-2011, 06:53 PM

Well this shoots down danemcclouds dumbass theory about rich players never coaching...its about passion not money

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kcxiv · 02-14-2011, 10:56 PM

I am sure he got bored of doing the analyst thing. If being a CB coach fails for him, then he can always go back, as its an easy job and pretty good pay i would imagine.

LaChapelle · 02-14-2011, 11:01 PM

Woodson and Lincoln Kennedy were about the only NFL Network analyst I could stand

-King- · 02-14-2011, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by The Meat Dragon

Well this shoots down danemcclouds dumbass theory about rich players never coaching...its about passion not money

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HoneyBadger · 02-15-2011, 01:17 AM

He has to coach against Cassel twice a year, so he will look like a good coach at least two weeks a season.

S&BJW · 02-15-2011, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by LaChapelle

Woodson and Lincoln Kennedy were about the only NFL Network analyst I could stand

Me too......Woodson knows the game which is why I think Al is making a good choice here....Steve Wisnewski, Greg Biekert and now Rod........damn good staff so far

Adept Havelock · 02-15-2011, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Fritz88

Great players make bad coaches?

Emmit Thomas appears to indicate this theory has a few holes.

Kerberos · 02-15-2011, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by S&BJW

Woodson`s rep on the field was how smart he is. Anyone who heard him on the NFL network knows he`s a scholar on NFL defenses. Not all great players make a great coach but I can see him improving any D wherever he goes. Great move by Al Davis on this one.

Edited to add: Nnamdi credits Woodson with his success and they go back......I can see this as a bone to keep Aso in Oakland as well.

I agree. Greasy AL seems to be making some decent moves for someone that looks as close to death as he does.

Sorry guys but I don't see this as anything but a good move by the Faids and I DO think Woodson can coach.

I may be wrong....and I hope I am.. but I fear I am not on this one.

Drwbllz · 02-15-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

I've tried to have respect for this guy. He had an all-time great career. I hate being bitter about those kinds of players.

But damn, he's a ****ing piece of shit and I hope he and his family die in a fire

I'm a Raider fan and would never say that about any other team's players. You keep it classy.

Sofa King · 02-15-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Drwbllz

I'm a Raider fan and would never say that about any other team's players. You keep it classy.

You're a raider fan and a liar.

02-14-2011, 03:28 PM
Sofa King Bump it Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Dakota Casino cash: $-310000 VARSITY	Rod Woodson To The Raiders- New CB's Coach http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6121835 Rod Woodson joins Raiders staffEmail Print Comments2 Associated Press ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The Oakland Raiders added a Hall of Famer to their coaching staff, hiring Rod Woodson on Monday as an assistant to coach the team's cornerbacks. Woodson was one of the most accomplished defensive backs ever to play the game and was named to the NFL's 75th Anniversary Team. He played the final two of his 17 seasons with the Raiders, helping the team win the 2002 AFC championship. AFC West blog ESPN.com's Bill Williamson writes about all things AFC West in his division blog. • Blog network: NFL Nation "It's an honor to be back with the Raiders and be able to talk to Raider players about true football," Woodson said. "I'm looking forward to working with the organization and the challenges of the 2011 season." Woodson had recently served as a television analyst at the NFL Network and Big Ten Network but decided to get into coaching. Woodson spent the bulk of his playing career with Pittsburgh, starring for 10 seasons on the Steelers. He was named AP Defensive Player of the Year for Pittsburgh in 1993 and helped the Steelers reach the Super Bowl following the 1995 season. He also spent one season with the San Francisco 49ers and four with Baltimore, winning the Super Bowl with the Ravens following the 2000 season. Woodson was named to 11 Pro Bowls, the 1990s all-decade team and was named a first-team All-Pro six times as either a cornerback, safety or kick returner. "I'm excited that we have a Hall of Fame player who is coming back to the organization," coach Hue Jackson said. "I was extremely impressed during the interview process with his communication skills and I'm looking forward to Rod imparting his wealth of knowledge to our players." Woodson's 71 career interceptions rank third all-time in NFL history. He is the career leader in interception returns for touchdowns (12), and interception return yardage (1,483). The Raiders still have not announced who their defensive coordinator will be next season. Chuck Bresnahan and Kevin Ross are both on staff listed as defensive assistants without any position responsibilities and could be candidates.
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