Shanahan was already coach at Oakland once, Al would never bring him back. The only hope for the
Raiders is that Cable and his staff will quietly defy Davis, happen to wins some games, and finally the old man will understand it's not 1967 anymore
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Cable is not blatantly subversive or defiant, like his predecessor Lane Kiffin. But -- in the context of Raiders culture, where Davis rules as dictator -- Cable is trying to find his own way. And we're not just referring to the matter of allegedly beating up Hanson, Davis' handpicked assistant and a diehard Raiders loyalist, whose actions a year ago helped to undermine Kiffin.
On Sunday, the Raiders brought a different look to the Eagles game on defense. They blitzed and played zone -- a departure from the defensive scheme Davis prefers. It was something of a revolution, according to cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. Asomugha said he lobbies every week for a more aggressive attack and less predictable coverage, but usually to no avail.
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