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**MT Raider** · #1 (**permalink**) 12-16-2005, 12:27 AM

When the Raiders first came back to Oakland in 1995, they had a young linebacker coach named Jim Haslett. That same Haslett want out of his last year in NO. I think he would be a great fit in Oakland.

What do you think?

AudieMurphy1 · #2 (**permalink**) 12-16-2005, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MT Raider

When the Raiders first came back to Oakland in 1995, they had a young linebacker coach named Jim Haslett. That same Haslett want out of his last year in NO. I think he would be a great fit in Oakland.

What do you think?

i think everyone wants off that team!

RaiderOfTheSith · #3 (**permalink**) 12-16-2005, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MT Raider

When the Raiders first came back to Oakland in 1995, they had a young linebacker coach named Jim Haslett. That same Haslett want out of his last year in NO. I think he would be a great fit in Oakland.

What do you think?

Noooooooooo. No more losing HC. In 6 years with the aints, he is 45-48-0 with only two winning seasons, 1 season of playoff appearance. Epitome of mediocrity.

His Darkness · #4 (**permalink**) 12-16-2005, 12:42 AM

Jim Haslett is an excellent coach put in a tough spot this season and because he coaches for the Saints. Given what has happened this year in the New Orleans area and how difficult it has been for the Saints moving around and playing everywhere. I would say that Haslett has done the best anyone could do under the given conditions. No one in the NFL has had to deal with what he has dealt with this season. He is a D-minded head coach and just what the Raiders need at this moment. He is very fiery and will need control in order to coach. Conventional wisdom would say that Al Davis will not hire such a coach but stranger things can happen so you never know for sure. One thing is for sure, Haslett is burntout with the Saints and needs to coach for someone else. He is most likely leaving the Saints after this season.

AudieMurphy1 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-16-2005, 12:43 AM

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Jim Haslett is an excellent coach put in a tough spot this season and because he coaches for the Saints. Given what has happen this year in the New Orleans area and how difficult it has been for the Saints moving around and playing eveywhere. I would say that Haslett has done the best anyone could do under the given conditions. No one in the NFL has had to deal with what he has dealt with this season. He is a D-minded head coach and just what the Raiders need at this moment. He is very fiery and will need control in order to coach. Convential wisdom would say that Al Davis will not hire such a coach but stranger things can happen so you never know for sure. One thing is for sure, Haslett is burnout with the Saints and needs to coach for someone else. He is most likely leaving the Saints after this season.

well, atleast the nfl try'd to accomadate them by giving them a home game in new york

His Darkness · #6 (**permalink**) 12-16-2005, 12:54 AM

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Noooooooooo. No more losing HC. In 6 years with the aints, he is 45-48-0 with only two winning seasons, 1 season of playoff appearance. Epitome of mediocrity.

I would not put that much credence into his W/L record. Why? Because anyone who coaches for the AINTS is a Brave man...

Snoop750 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-16-2005, 01:00 AM

If it means getting rid of norv, then I'm all for it. I'd much rather have Haslett than norv anyday of the week!!!!!!!

Alcimedes · #8 (**permalink**) 12-16-2005, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by AudieMurphy1

well, atleast the nfl try'd to accomadate them by giving them a home game in new york

MasterShake2388 · #9 (**permalink**) 12-16-2005, 01:34 AM

I never liked Haslett, but one thing he does is he can put players on defense in position to make plays now granted the Saints defense is horrible but Haslett is constantly putting them in position to make plays and there constantly letting him down

**WookieRaider** · #10 (**permalink**) 12-16-2005, 01:34 AM

I often wonder how much the orginization has to do with how good of a job a head coach can ultimately do. There are a lot of items that are outside of a coaches realm that may ultimately impact how he does. I have to admit the one thing I like about Haslett is that he is a disciplinarian, or at least seems to be. His tenure with the Saints has been marred by a running back who has been perinnially hurt, inconstinincy at QB, and other player issues that may have been outside of his control. I believe I would accept him as a head coach. Does anyone know if he knows when to go for two points in the hope of making it a one score game versus a two score game? If he does he has to be better than Norv...

slayerraider · #11 (**permalink**) 12-16-2005, 01:36 AM

I'd take just about anyone over Norv! I believe Haslett would be a really good choice!!

MasterShake2388 · #12 (**permalink**) 12-16-2005, 01:42 AM

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I'd take just about anyone over Norv! I believe Haslett would be a really good choice!!

I WOULDNT take anyone over Norv, we need a guy who can revive this organization and there are plenty of people out there that cant do that.. we need a top tier HC not just anyone
Haslett might be fine, but i'd look further then him if I were the Raiders.

R8R'S ROCK · #13 (**permalink**) 12-16-2005, 01:46 AM

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I WOULDNT take anyone over Norv, we need a guy who can revive this organization and there are plenty of people out there that cant do that.. we need a top tier HC not just anyone
Haslett might be fine, but i'd look further then him if I were the Raiders.

Well Put RaiderFan2388.......I agree.....almost anyone would be better than Norv and I'm sure Haslett would be an improvement....BUT.....We need more than just an improvement.....we need a HEAD COACH that can WIN.....Haslett has a lot of talent in N.O. and hasn't done much.....I understand this season is a lost cause and that isn't all his fault....but I think we can do better

His Darkness · #14 (**permalink**) 12-16-2005, 01:48 AM

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Does anyone know if he knows when to go for two points in the hope of making it a one score game versus a two score game? If he does he has to be better than Norv...

Yes, he does and his clock management and challenging the officials during game skills are 10X better than Norv. He also chews out his players when they do something really stupid. He is also willing to say F-off to the NFL at his press conferences when he is mad. He is not going to try to find the silver-lining when his team is playing bad. Bottomline, I like his energy and passion for the game...