Nice Idea...

[Angry Pope]

A get together...

Last season, the Raiders didn't have a lot of wins or camaraderie. But new coach Art Shell is trying to change that.

With the assistance of former Raiders defensive back Willie Brown, who now helps teach Oakland's defensive backs while emphasizing team and player development, Shell organized a fishing trip and barbeque on June 22.

First, about 25 players spent the day fishing on a lake in Brown's hometown of Tracy, Calif. Then, once the fishing expedition wrapped up, the players headed out for a barbeque. The day turned out to be a football version of surf and turf.

 

[Rupert]

I heard an interview with Craig Conroy of the Los Angeles Kings where he said he and his two linemates Pavol Demitra and Alexander Frolov did a lot of extracurricular activities together, like dinners and lunches. Conroy said it's important that linemates know each other pretty well. It helps chemistry on the ice.

When people like hanging out together they feel more responsible toward one another on the job. Of course the problem can be if they don't like one another off the field, they might not like each other on the field either. But in a team situation, they can usually find people to go to war with.

 

[NIPS]

10 bucks says Porters ass was'nt there

Art Shell is doing things right

Good job Art

 

[Crossbones]

10 bucks says Porters ass was'nt there

Art Shell is doing things right

Good job Art

Porter better straighten up and fly right. Otherwise the Big Man is gonna kick his ass to the bench. He's replaceable and may remain the long cancer on this team.

 

[Angel]

Porter better straighten up and fly right. Otherwise the Big Man is gonna kick his ass to the bench. He's replaceable and may remain the long cancer on this team.

Replace him....send him to KC!!

 

[Seraph24]

Replace him....send him to KC!!

when he bitches about eddie kennison starting over him and gives away your playbook on the radio, you'll realize our headache.