Raiders Owner Al Davis Passes Away at 82

RIP

But you changed the game and left quite the legacy. RIP

For keeping the game and the rivalry interesting, figuratively speaking from a literaly Life Long Broncos Fan, you were a man “we loved to hate” – The rivalry would not be the same, so with that I thank you for your contribution to the NFL and your commitment to the Raiders. You and Sinatra definitely did it “your way…”

RIP

I doubt the Broncos will ever have a rivalry as good as we had with the Raiders back in the day.

Love him or hate him, he was as responsible as any one man for the modern NFL’s very existence. But most of all I’m gonna miss despising him as the leader of our mortal enemy. Game days will never be the same. RIP, you old bastard.

And I mean that affectionately.

By the way…I guess now we know once and for all Mike Shanahan ain’t gettin’ paid.

and I never thought I’d see this day. I really thought he was either gonna live forever, or was already among the living dead. ;-) But truly — seriously, he had a huge impact on the game. Was a huge figure in development of NFL and one of few to stand up to the "old guard". Very legendary. Even though I’m a Bronco fan I will miss him being around the game.

Many across the nation made fun of you for some of your decisions, but you had the last laugh on us cause your Rahduhs team the past couple years is looking like a possible playoff team. RIP my man, you will never be forgotten.

No doubt Al “Raider” Davis molded the Raiders for decades into what they are today. Their roots are deep, and Raider-way is impermeable; attitude, style, and image.

However…

Underlying question: Who take’s over now? Al’s right hand (wo)man- Amy Trask? or Al’s son- Marc Davis?

I always respected Al Davis, and never made fun of him.
But Jezru, your statement that Davis was furious at the merger of the AFL and NFL surprises me. I always thought Davis was a big part of forcing the NFL to merge.

RIP AL, for the day I will wear my Raider Hater shirt inside out. Two visionaries gone in a few days wow.

The prince of darkness has fallen, really? From zombie to ghost he’ll still rule the silver and black forever. I will miss the dejected look on his face after a loss to Denver.

But the NFL wouldn’t be the same without you. Thanks for doing your part to making professional football so great, even if you were a Raider.

R.I.P. Mr Davis

we all knew this was coming but dangit, i’m an Al fan. he WAS the AFL and he gave me a darth vader persona to sports hate. they don’t make characters like him anymore and he’s the kind of crazy the anesthetized p.c. world needs more of. as a bronco fan, I wanted him to live forever. RIP Big Guy. the world of sports will never be quite as good.

but as a historian of the game, I am not ignorant as to Al Davis’ role in keeping the Broncos viable in the AFL days, as he did the Raiders, Chargers, Chiefs, Bills, etc. Anyway, he made the Raiders really hateable, which is everything you want in a villain. He was a visionary and he filled a role in making the NFL waht it is today. RIP Al, as many others have said

in honor of his memory.

Look out AFC west. He picked a good time to get out of the way.

RIP AD

Every hero needs a foil. Gonna miss that goofy bastard. Here to track suit angels

Go broncos

Think what you want, the man did a lot for the game.

Al Davis gave me that villian in spades. He has been such an important part of Broncos lore and the AFC in general that football today would not be what it is today without him. As much as I have enjoyed making fun of him over the years, I will truely miss what he has brought to the game.

Al Davis is not dead someone pulled the stake out of his chest:P

You made pro football fun.

RIP Al and thanks for giving us the NFL

It is better to remember the innovator and bold leader of the 60’s and 70’s than the shell and side show he had become in recent years. As Broncos fans we thank Al for his service and dedication to the AFL and NFL.

To the villain of one of the great rivalries in sports, take care Al.

Broncos Country may have a hatred for the team you commanded, but it doesn’t come close to the amount of respect we all have for you and what you did for the game of football. We wouldn’t enjoy the game as it is today without your pioneering leadership. Best wishes to Mr. Davis’ family, Raider Nation and fans of football everywhere. We lost a true sports legend today, and we all owe a moment of silence to him.

He passed away after sweeping his division and winning championships. Albeit the championships were a while ago.

The nastiness, toughness, and attitude Davis fostered in his team and among the rest of the AFC is what really upped the level of play and determination from an underpayed, underappreciated, and unrespected conference. The AFC has felt so much more dominant and competitive since his influence and a dirty raiders team that everyone loved to hate.

Al made the game so much more interesting. I hope the raiders never change and keep our rivalry hot and give the AFC that constant thorn in the side that drives them to play bigger, better, and faster than they really are.

Davis was a man we all loved to hate, and we all secretly respected him for the way he was and what he accomplished. He is probably one of the top 5 most influential men to American football as we know it, if not THE top.

RIP Al ; Definately one of the baddest mofo’s in football.

He set the bar for the AFC west and wore mobster pinstripes better than Capone

this took me by surprise. and this is bad news for the afc west in general, depending on whomever is taking over the reigns, and how much power they will all wield. truth is, it appears al had his hands off the past few drafts, and the improvement has already begun. Al, love ya, gonna miss ya, and thanks for one of the best rivalries in football. rip

RIP Al Davis

Rest, Mr. Davis. Gods speed. Neither the world, nor the NFL is better without you. I am deeply appreciative for all that you have brought to me in my life time. It seems that you loved to fight, fought to win, and would rather die than quit! You were a blessing to us all and thrilled a world for a long time. For that, I thank you. I pray you find yourself tonight in the hands of the Father, and his love and mercy wraps around in His wonderous presence tonight. Good bye, Mr. Davis, and may Gods hand be around your family and loved ones. You are loved by many, many more than you could ever dream of. I salute you, and thank you for a job well done, a life well lived, and a battle well fought. Sleep well, comrade, slepp well.