This week on the Pigskin Podcast we'll continue our divisional previews; this week it's the AFC West. Raider Greg from RaiderNationPodcast.com will be stopping to talk about the RAAAAAAAAAAIDERS. We'll talk about Darren McFadden and his chances of success in Oakland. Then we'll preview the rest of the division. For more on Raider Greg, check out this question-and-answer session from this week.
PP: How long have you been doing your podcast at RaiderNationPodcast.com?
Raider Greg: I have been podcasting for three years now. When I started, there were only 300 total podcasts and two Raider podcasts. That says something about about our team.
PP: Is Al Davis really as "crazy" as the national media make him out to be?
Raider Greg: Al Davis "IS" the Raiders and he is a iconic figure to the Raider Nation. As for the idea that Al is "crazy," I would have to say crazy like a fox. Mr. Davis is the ONLY owner of 32 teams to have the history, wisdom and cunning to make The Raiders a team that has fans in the millions. His ability to make the "mainstream" media dance to any music he chooses is brilliant! Do not get me wrong, Al has a way of making some odd decisions that make Raider fans "Freek Out!" Now that being said, Raider fans LOVE Al Davis. He is the Raiders and when he steps down or worse yet is unable to run the team we will see the end of an age in the NFL. Who will be able to fill those shoes? No one could be more loved or hated in this sport. There is only one Al Davis and I for one love the man and worry about what will happen when he is gone. The Raiders have gone to a Super Bowl in 4 of the last 5 decades and one just in 2002. His willingness to spend money to put the best team on the field is unparalleled as shown this year in the $186 million spending spree to get us back on top.
PP: What is your all-time favorite Raiders moment?
Raider Greg: How many great moments have the Raiders had? I have so many, I must say that the Raiders have had some of the greatest names in NFL history. Bo Jackson, Jack Tatum, Marcus Allen. How many HOF players can I list? Each one having a great moment in the sun. I honestly cannot tell you a "single" favorite moment.
PP: How long have you been doing your podcast at RaiderNationPodcast.com?
Raider Greg: I have been podcasting for three years now. When I started, there were only 300 total podcasts and two Raider podcasts. That says something about about our team.
PP: Is Al Davis really as "crazy" as the national media make him out to be?
Raider Greg: Al Davis "IS" the Raiders and he is a iconic figure to the Raider Nation. As for the idea that Al is "crazy," I would have to say crazy like a fox. Mr. Davis is the ONLY owner of 32 teams to have the history, wisdom and cunning to make The Raiders a team that has fans in the millions. His ability to make the "mainstream" media dance to any music he chooses is brilliant! Do not get me wrong, Al has a way of making some odd decisions that make Raider fans "Freek Out!" Now that being said, Raider fans LOVE Al Davis. He is the Raiders and when he steps down or worse yet is unable to run the team we will see the end of an age in the NFL. Who will be able to fill those shoes? No one could be more loved or hated in this sport. There is only one Al Davis and I for one love the man and worry about what will happen when he is gone. The Raiders have gone to a Super Bowl in 4 of the last 5 decades and one just in 2002. His willingness to spend money to put the best team on the field is unparalleled as shown this year in the $186 million spending spree to get us back on top.
PP: What is your all-time favorite Raiders moment?
Raider Greg: How many great moments have the Raiders had? I have so many, I must say that the Raiders have had some of the greatest names in NFL history. Bo Jackson, Jack Tatum, Marcus Allen. How many HOF players can I list? Each one having a great moment in the sun. I honestly cannot tell you a "single" favorite moment.
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