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08:04 AM ET 02.15 | Rod Woodson is back in black and silver. Woodson's challenges could be eased if owner Al Davis is able to re-sign three starters in the secondary -- cornerbacks Nnamdi Asomugha and Stanford Routt and free safety Michael Huff. Their contracts expire March 3, and they could become free agents when the NFL and players' union agree to a new collective bargaining agreement. ... Said Hue Jackson: "I'm looking forward to Rod imparting his wealth of knowledge to our players." Woodson has done just that with Asomugha since 2003, when Asomugha was a rookie first-round draft pick out of Cal who was beginning the transition from safety to cornerback. The two have maintained a friendship, and Woodson's presence on the coaching staff could come into play as Asomugha approaches unrestricted free agency.

Nnamdi Asomugha, Getty Images

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February 15, 2011 08:17 AM ET

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Raiders need all the help they can get. Great job on 8-8 last year.

Darth Bane

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February 15, 2011 08:19 AM ET

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I don't think Al Davis is capable of much these days.

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February 15, 2011 08:25 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:17 AM ET 02.15 by Darth Bane

Raiders need all the help they can get. Great job on 8-8 last year.

So great of a job, the head coach was expendable in Ol' Al's mind.

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February 15, 2011 08:29 AM ET

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It doesn't seem likely that all three will stay Raiders, especially Asomugha. Somebody will break the bank to poach him.

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February 15, 2011 08:31 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:17 AM ET 02.15 by Darth Bane

Raiders need all the help they can get. Great job on 8-8 last year.

Raiders were playing almost respectable - so the Crypt Keeper promptly fires Cable.

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February 15, 2011 08:36 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:31 AM ET 02.15 by BrownsBucksBlueJackets

Raiders were playing almost respectable - so the Crypt Keeper promptly fires Cable.

It must be painful to be a Raiders fan...

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February 15, 2011 08:38 AM ET

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Word!

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February 15, 2011 08:39 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:38 AM ET 02.15 by Robataille

Word!

Hey Chico. Nice to see the old avatar.

TxHeat

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February 15, 2011 08:42 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:39 AM ET 02.15 by TxHeat

Hey Chico. Nice to see the old avatar.

Sup TX!

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February 15, 2011 08:49 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:42 AM ET 02.15 by Robataille

Sup TX!

Seems like it should be later in the week. At least a 3-day weekend is coming. Sup with you?

TxHeat

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February 15, 2011 08:51 AM ET

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Knowing Al, he'll let them go. because he's so good at making decisions when it comes to football.

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February 15, 2011 08:58 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:51 AM ET 02.15 by COUNT DOOKU

Knowing Al, he'll let them go. because he's so good at making decisions when it comes to football.

At least Al's been consistent over the last couple of decades (except that little blip back in 2002 season).

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February 15, 2011 09:15 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:31 AM ET 02.15 by BrownsBucksBlueJackets

Raiders were playing almost respectable - so the Crypt Keeper promptly fires Cable.

Didn't they go undefeated in their division? If he left them alone, I think they were the team to beat in 2011 in that division.

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February 15, 2011 09:56 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:31 AM ET 02.15 by BrownsBucksBlueJackets

Raiders were playing almost respectable - so the Crypt Keeper promptly fires Cable.

He deserved to be fired the raiders lost to 4 teams that were 6-10 or worse that team is loaded with talent they should have been 12-4

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February 15, 2011 09:57 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:58 AM ET 02.15 by Naptown_Colts

At least Al's been consistent over the last couple of decades (except that little blip back in 2002 season).

that is a blip alot of teams never see

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February 15, 2011 10:01 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:36 AM ET 02.15 by Naptown_Colts

It must be painful to be a Raiders fan...

Hue Jackson is an upgrade and Aso will stay in Oakland.

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February 15, 2011 10:27 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:56 AM ET 02.15 by foovill

He deserved to be fired the raiders lost to 4 teams that were 6-10 or worse that team is loaded with talent they should have been 12-4

And every team in their division lost twice to an 8-8 team.
It is not who you play, but when you play them.
Give him credit. They were a bad team when he took over and now they are not.

50yearfan

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February 15, 2011 10:27 AM ET

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Lots and lots of cash is the only thing that will keep him in Oakland. Haven't heard much about Huff since he came into the league. Might be b/c I simply ignored the Raiders all together.

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February 15, 2011 10:57 AM ET

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All money aside would you stay in Oakland if your contract was up?

SteveDallas

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February 15, 2011 11:53 AM ET

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Asomugha was only there because of the outrageous money he was getting. After all the attention Revis has gotten, he will want to go somewhere where people will recognize how good he is.. and he is extremely good.