Al Davis passes away

[roushmartin6]

Very surprising for sure. We all knew he was in poor health but I never expected this so soon. RIP Al Davis. I don't envy the Raiders opponents this week thats for sure.

[JWinn]

I wanted to type more but I'll be nice. I just want the subject to go away. I'm sick of hearing about it.

Not me. The man was very much responsible for making me the Bronco fan I am today. He was much more than just another owner. He's a huge part of the reason I consider the Raiders our only rivalry.

He WAS the Raiders, and the Raiders were him. I can't think of any other team where the owner had such a huge impact on it.

Without Al, and his team, being a Bronco fan just would not be the same.

This is a sad day for all the league, but I feel like I just lost an uncle. Yeah, a crazy one who was not a favorite at family gatherings, but part of the family none the less. A BIG part!

I have my TV on the Network now, and will watch all of it.

[kratos_godofwar]

As much as I hated the Raiders, it's a huge loss for the NFL and AFC West. RIP Al Davis, you will be remembered.

[on2]

RIP

End of an era for the Raiders. My condolences to his family and fans.

[BroncoManiac_69]

RIP to one of the cornerstones of the NFL. Al Davis and his beloved Raiders are a franchise that anchored the AFC for decades.

Thoughts and prayers go out to the Davis family and the Oakland Raider fan base.

[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

God bless his family and friends.

[BoltNut]

"NFL Hall of Fame
Class of 1992
Team, League Administrator
(Wittenberg College, Syracuse)
1963-1965 Oakland Raiders, 1966-Present Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders

Allen Davis ... As AFL commissioner, forced quick merger with NFL, 1966 ... Davis-led Raiders had best record in pro sports, 1963-1991, won Super Bowls XI, XV, XVIII ... AFL Coach of the Year, 1963 ... Only person to serve in pros as personnel assistant, scout, assistant coach, head coach, general manager, commissioner, team owner/chief executive officer ... Born July 4, 1929, in Brockton, Massachusetts ... Died October 8, 2011, at age of 82."

Quite a resume, a heck of a legacy. It cannot be denied that Al Davis helped to make the NFL what we all love today. His passion for the game is unparalleled. Always the maverick, but a guy who took this game and made it unique. There will probably never be another that affects the game as much as Al Davis. My deepest respect and condolences go out to Raider Nation today. When you guys get down to Houston this weekend, "Just Win, Baby!"

[dbfan2007]

I wanted to type more but I'll be nice. I just want the subject to go away. I'm sick of hearing about it.

[newmexbronco]

RIP MR.DAVIS thank you for laughs and headaches. you contributes will continue for years. condolences to the Davis family and raider nation

[Pruke]

RIP - he will be missed by his fans & enemies alike

[aberdien]

Sad news. RIP Al Davis: the villain the AFC West needed

[Bronco_Rob]

Raider hater for life but you can't argue with crazy Al's contributions to the NFL and the game of football and I thank him for those. RIP Al

[So.CalBRONCOFAN]

RIP Mr. Davis. This only makes the Raiders more dangerous, because now they are adding the fact they are playing in Davis's honor now. They are already playing very well this year, and now fuel has been added to the fire.

[DenBroFan22]

Rest in Peace Evil Al.

[Shiz]

RIP Al Davis.
Thoughts with your family and Raider Nation.