Football Al Davis' letter to Kiffin

Hammock Parties · 09-30-2008, 08:05 PM

Anyone else think Al is lying in several of these statements?

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_yl...v=ap&type=lgns

Here is the text of a letter provided by the Oakland Raiders that owner Al Davis said he gave to Lane Kiffin on Sept. 12, telling him that if he violated terms of his contract he would be fired for cause:

September 12, 2008

By Hand Delivery and Federal Express

Dear Lane:

Over the past months, you have made a number of public statements that were highly critical of, and designed to embarrass and discredit, this organization, its players and its coaches. I left you alone during training camp in hopes that you would cease your immature and destructive campaign.

However, you continue to make public statements that are critical of the organization, its players as whole as well as individual players. Such statements constitute conduct detrimental to the Raiders and I will no longer stand silently by while you continue to hurt this organization.

Further, your contract is quite clear that you work “subject to the direction and supervision of the General Partner” and that the General Partner has “the exclusive right to do all things, which in its sole discretion are necessary to maintain and improve the Club, the football organization and their activities.”

I realized when I hired you that you were young and inexperienced and that there would be a learning process for you. Your mistakes on player personnel and coaches were overlooked based on our patience with you. But I never dreamt that you would be untruthful in statements to the press as well as on so many other issues. Your actions are those of a coach looking to makes (sic) excuses for not winning, rather than a coach focused on winning.

For example, with the exception of Gibril Wilson, you were involved in recruiting all free agents and determining salaries for them and you were explicit about your desire to sign Javon Walker and DeAngelo Hall amongst others. All were a must to sign in your eyes, Hall, in particular, because he played for Greg Knapp in Atlanta and Knapp gave him high grades. Do not run from that now.

I do realize that you did not want us to draft JaMarcus Russell. He is a great player. Get over it and coach this team on the field, that is what you were hired to do. We can win with this team!

In regards to your recent fabrications about the defense, during the final cuts you made every cut on offense and every cut on defense except for (Fred) Wakefield on defense and (Seth) Wand on offense. Furthermore, during the game Monday night (defensive coordinator) Rob (Ryan) played your Cover-2 defense and we got killed on an approximately 50-yard touchdown pass and an approximately 70-yard gain that led to a field goal.

You meet every week with the defensive coaches to go over both the past game and to get a general feel for what will happen during the week in practice. You have the ability and authority to provide your input during those meetings and the preparation of the game plan. I do not have weekly meetings with Rob—you do.

During the week no one has ever told you what to do on either offense or defense. In addition, no one has ever told you during a game what to do on either offense or defense and you call every play on offense. During a game if you want to blitz more, all you have to do is let Rob know what blitz you want and he will do it.

Although you continue to use the media to express your dissatisfaction with others, no one has publicly pointed out to you that in four preseason games and one regular-season game played this year, your offense has scored one first-half touchdown. That put tremendous pressure on the defense.

I know that you wanted to bring your father in to run the defense and that Monte told me that he wanted to come here even though he as (sic) under contract to Tampa. However I did not want to tamper with another team. In any event that was over seven months ago. Do not now also run from the defense and your responsibilities.

This letter constitutes notice that if you further violate any term of your contract, in any manner whatsoever, you will be terminated for cause. I trust that this will not occur.

A.D. Football, Inc.

Hammock Parties · 09-30-2008, 08:06 PM

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you were involved in recruiting all free agents and determining salaries for them

When do head coaches EVER determine a player's salary?

el borracho · 09-30-2008, 08:18 PM

Is this for real?

Marcellus · 09-30-2008, 08:22 PM

That is all.

ChiefsCountry · 09-30-2008, 08:24 PM

Man I hope Al Davis runs the Raiders for many many years to come.

lunkkunk · 09-30-2008, 08:37 PM

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I will no longer stand silently by while you continue to hurt this organization.

Does anyone else find this ironic? I dunno, I just wouldn't have guessed Al Davis to be the kinda guy to just sit silently by.

CHIEF4EVER · 10-01-2008, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by lunkkunk

Does anyone else find this ironic? I dunno, I just wouldn't have guessed Al Davis to be the kinda guy to just sit silently by.

What choice does he have? Zombies can't talk.

**alanm** · 09-30-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Man I hope Al Davis runs the Raiders for many many years to come.

I think all fans of the Chiefs, Bronco's and Chargers should donate money to keep Al on life support if the need arises.

FAX · 09-30-2008, 08:46 PM

I think I smell a rat.

Or, maybe Al should change his Depends just in case.

FAX

bishop_74 · 09-30-2008, 08:49 PM

That is an example of documentation for cause. He is trying to build a case to get his money back after firing him... sneaky little snake.

Chiefshrink · 09-30-2008, 08:53 PM

I thought it was a phonecall?

kstater · 10-01-2008, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sportsshrink

I thought it was a phonecall?

You might try a remedial reading comprehension course.

El Pendejo · 09-30-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bishop_74

That is an example of documentation for cause. He is trying to build a case to get his money back after firing him... sneaky little snake.

He still owes the Rat money from when he fired him. The Rat's been taking it out on him ever since he's been the Donks' head coach.

FAX · 09-30-2008, 08:53 PM

"I do realize that you did not want us to draft JaMarcus Russell. ..."

Public comments like this are great for overall team cohesion.

Has Al named a successor yet?

FAX

Coach · 09-30-2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FAX

"I do realize that you did not want us to draft JaMarcus Russell. ..."

Public comments like this are great for overall team cohesion.

Has Al named a successor yet?

FAX

From my understanding, no.

09-30-2008, 08:05 PM	Topic Starter
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4800478	Al Davis' letter to Kiffin Anyone else think Al is lying in several of these statements? http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_yl...v=ap&type=lgns Here is the text of a letter provided by the Oakland Raiders that owner Al Davis said he gave to Lane Kiffin on Sept. 12, telling him that if he violated terms of his contract he would be fired for cause: September 12, 2008 By Hand Delivery and Federal Express Dear Lane: Over the past months, you have made a number of public statements that were highly critical of, and designed to embarrass and discredit, this organization, its players and its coaches. I left you alone during training camp in hopes that you would cease your immature and destructive campaign. However, you continue to make public statements that are critical of the organization, its players as whole as well as individual players. Such statements constitute conduct detrimental to the Raiders and I will no longer stand silently by while you continue to hurt this organization. Further, your contract is quite clear that you work “subject to the direction and supervision of the General Partner” and that the General Partner has “the exclusive right to do all things, which in its sole discretion are necessary to maintain and improve the Club, the football organization and their activities.” I realized when I hired you that you were young and inexperienced and that there would be a learning process for you. Your mistakes on player personnel and coaches were overlooked based on our patience with you. But I never dreamt that you would be untruthful in statements to the press as well as on so many other issues. Your actions are those of a coach looking to makes (sic) excuses for not winning, rather than a coach focused on winning. For example, with the exception of Gibril Wilson, you were involved in recruiting all free agents and determining salaries for them and you were explicit about your desire to sign Javon Walker and DeAngelo Hall amongst others. All were a must to sign in your eyes, Hall, in particular, because he played for Greg Knapp in Atlanta and Knapp gave him high grades. Do not run from that now. I do realize that you did not want us to draft JaMarcus Russell. He is a great player. Get over it and coach this team on the field, that is what you were hired to do. We can win with this team! In regards to your recent fabrications about the defense, during the final cuts you made every cut on offense and every cut on defense except for (Fred) Wakefield on defense and (Seth) Wand on offense. Furthermore, during the game Monday night (defensive coordinator) Rob (Ryan) played your Cover-2 defense and we got killed on an approximately 50-yard touchdown pass and an approximately 70-yard gain that led to a field goal. You meet every week with the defensive coaches to go over both the past game and to get a general feel for what will happen during the week in practice. You have the ability and authority to provide your input during those meetings and the preparation of the game plan. I do not have weekly meetings with Rob—you do. During the week no one has ever told you what to do on either offense or defense. In addition, no one has ever told you during a game what to do on either offense or defense and you call every play on offense. During a game if you want to blitz more, all you have to do is let Rob know what blitz you want and he will do it. Although you continue to use the media to express your dissatisfaction with others, no one has publicly pointed out to you that in four preseason games and one regular-season game played this year, your offense has scored one first-half touchdown. That put tremendous pressure on the defense. I know that you wanted to bring your father in to run the defense and that Monte told me that he wanted to come here even though he as (sic) under contract to Tampa. However I did not want to tamper with another team. In any event that was over seven months ago. Do not now also run from the defense and your responsibilities. This letter constitutes notice that if you further violate any term of your contract, in any manner whatsoever, you will be terminated for cause. I trust that this will not occur. A.D. Football, Inc.
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09-30-2008, 08:18 PM	#3
el borracho In Pat We Trust Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Albuquerque, NM Casino cash: $6469148	Is this for real?
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09-30-2008, 08:22 PM	#4
Marcellus Diablo Negro Join Date: Sep 2003 Casino cash: $3172662	That is all.
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ChiefsCountry The Insider Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Casino cash: $2408752	Man I hope Al Davis runs the Raiders for many many years to come.
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09-30-2008, 08:46 PM	#9
FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Casino cash: $6753759	I think I smell a rat. Or, maybe Al should change his Depends just in case. FAX
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09-30-2008, 08:49 PM	#10
bishop_74 Veteran Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Denver, CO. USA Casino cash: $8694993	That is an example of documentation for cause. He is trying to build a case to get his money back after firing him... sneaky little snake.
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09-30-2008, 08:53 PM	#14
FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Casino cash: $6753759	"I do realize that you did not want us to draft JaMarcus Russell. ..." Public comments like this are great for overall team cohesion. Has Al named a successor yet? FAX
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