It is a disappointing loss to not only the Davis family and the Raider's community, but also for the NFL. Davis has been a cornerstone in the Raiders organization since becoming coach in 1963. He won multiple Super Bowls with the team, but as of late, the organization hasn't been nearly as prominent as it had been in the past.
It's hard to really say how I feel about Davis because this is such a sad day in the NFL world. But, it seemed that Davis ran out of understanding how to properly run an organization late in his tenure as owner of the Raiders and is a major reason for their down years over the past handful of seasons. But, after a promising start to this year's season, it seemed as though he may have finally put all the pieces into the puzzle and found something that clicks.
Davis was commissioner of the AFL in 1966 and helped to oversee the merger with the NFL. He was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1992 and was without a doubt one of the most notable names in football history.
There is no doubt in my mind that this will give the Raiders even more incentive to play well this season and it is certainly a sad, sad day in the Raider and NFL community.
Rest In Peace, Al Davis. You will be missed.
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