During the pregame of Thursday's MIN/GB game, NFL.com's Adam Schefter reported that the Raiders will let Head Coach Art Shell go after the end of the season.
No source was named to have given this statement.
There are no postings on SFGate.com or the Oakland Tribune's website regarding this rumor yet.
A bit of context: Schefter covered the Broncos as a reporter for 15 years. He helped co-write books with Denver's Head Coach Mike Shanahan, Bronco burn-quick-burn-bright running back Terrell Davis, and the book he won't put on his NFL.com resume -- "Romo: My Life On The Edge," with the steroid-addled former SF/PHI/DEN/OAK linebacker Bill Romanowski.
Not so proud of that last one, Adam? We're sure it sold more than the other two books combined.
During the post-game show on the NFL Network, the Raider camp fired back this terse press release:
"Adam Schefter has always been a false rumor monger with respect to the Raiders and anti-Raider based upon his relationship with Denver and with Mike Shanahan. No decisions have been made relative to the 2007 Oakland Raiders nor will they be made for some time. Adam Schefter could not have gotten his information from a 'reliable source' because there's only one reliable source and he doesn't trust Adam."
Wow, zing!
Now, whatever actually happens, Schefter is in a position to look smart.
Of course the Raiders must have Art step aside if they are to take any shuddering step towards progress as a franchise. If they do not it would be just another season thrown away.
But... who would actually take the helm of this sinking ship? All reins of leadership run back to The Al, for The Al, for sake of The Al, forever-and-ever, until such a time as his physical form quits this thankless earth.
Next up on your American Football Spectacular: Sebadoh will be be playing the Noise Pop festival in San Francisco this year. And your American Football Spectacular previews for Week 16 of the 2006 NFL regular season are on their way.
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