The Next Chapter of the Oakland Raiders Head Coaching Saga: Jim Harbaugh?

If you're looking for an early favorite to take over that highly coveted position of Oakland Raiders head coach in 2009, Tim Kawakami is willing to give you a name to consider: current Stanford coach, captain comeback himself, Jim Harbaugh. And get this, Harbaugh is a huge Al Davis fan.

Betcha didn't see that coming. Or maybe you did, I don't know. It's hard to tell with the Raiders these days. Anyway, from Kawakami's Talking Points blog at the Mercury News:

Stanford Coach Jim Harbaugh is guaranteed a very long and warm talk with Al Davis–and probably an offer to become the next Raiders coach–this December or January. My source, who has been very reliable in the past and yesterday repeated the Harbaugh-Raiders talk I've heard for almost a year now, only had one caveat: "Everybody knows Al loves Harbaugh, but why would Harbaugh want that job? He could wait at Stanford a little longer and get a real job." But here's where I can add: Harbaugh loves Al. That's what makes this magic.

I suppose this is good news for Davis, as there is, apparently, somebody else out there willing to work for him and put up with his iron-fist rule. Unless Davis, as Kawakami jokes -- I hope he's joking -- cans the Harbaugh idea because his name was revealed as a favorite. He's not that crazy, is he? Maybe he'll be able to do something with those busts, JaMarcus Russell and Darren McFadden.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

11-05-2008 @ 10:15AM

steveopa said...

Who is this guy he is an idiot how can you call Darren Mcfadden and Jamarcus Russell bust. I thought you gave rookies at least two complete years before labeling them bust. Mcfadden has been hurt for how many weeks now and Jamarcus doesn't have any weapons around him. It is completely unfair to call these two young players busts.

11-05-2008 @ 10:17AM

adam gretz said...

Just because I feel the need to clarify: I don't think Russell or McFadden are busts at this point. It was simply a sarcastic comment in regards to Brian Baldinger calling them busts (if you click the link, it'll take you to that post).

11-05-2008 @ 10:47AM

glenn g said...

Man up guys. Jamarcus has shown no signs of life. And by the way this is year two. He has been getting a paycheck for quite some time. Mcfadden has shown some signs of greatness but needs a little more time to mature. No thank you Jamarcus thanks for being a large speed bump in the success of the Raider's. I wouldn't keep you around for one more game. Also where is the team leadership amongst the players

11-05-2008 @ 1:20PM

ScottieD said...

Tim; Come on now,youve been a Raider hater for some time. still pissed about the Raider staffer that called you on what came out of your pie hole,mabey you could join the italian press corps.Keep talking,my bet is that JaMarcus&Darren will feed you your words...

11-25-2008 @ 8:52AM

dodacrazy said...

Well long time no see Scott the weasle or one of his partners how much have you scimm from charties because you have no other talent...

11-05-2008 @ 3:48PM

Little Puppet said...

Jim Harbah can take the Raders to the superboll with Ja Marcus and Al Davis who is the smartest coach ever! They got Kifkin out in time to get Jim. Go Raders!

11-05-2008 @ 8:51PM

kulkan520 said...

Damn! This is getting uglier for my Raiders.....
Is this karma? Someone help....

11-06-2008 @ 9:15AM

jg said...

Glenn G, "Jamarcus has shown no signs of life. And by the way this is year two."

How can you say this is year two for Jamarcus? Because of contract negotiations, he did not practice for almost his entire rookie year. He played how many games last year? By the way, the games he did play, his play time was minimal. So, technically, this is rookie year. Put that in your pipe and smoke it!

silvershark said...

McFadden not yet a bust. But Russell is by far a waste of space. It does not matter who coaches Him. You can't coach instinct, nor can you coach brains. Russell won the lottery that's all! He is not nor will He ever be a leader. Have you watched His press conferences? He is as dumb as they come. No hope for this Akili Smith rendition. "The dark Ryan Leaf." The very dumb version of Alex Smith. The raiders passed up on, Rivers, Big Ben, Manning, Edwards, Cutler, Lienart, and many others, and you sit here and applaud Russell. That's like comparing Marc Wilson to Tom Brady! Al Davis backers it's time to take your blinders off and see real football talent. Most Raiders fans have good knowledge of the game and team. But a lot of these Raider fans I see on here are downright ignorant. How do you function in life with the brainless comments I and others read. I see now why some of you paint your faces! It's to hide your red faces. Get this through your skulls. JAMARCUS RUSSELL IS HORRID AND ALWAYS WILL BE. He got His money for His family. Don't feel sorry for Him. You spend your money on this guy and He could care less. He shows no emotion because he doesn't care about football, just like his college profile stated. Everyone tried to warn the Raiders about Russell, but no one would listen. Now look at what has happened= another 5 years of losing because Davis made a huge mistake with Russell, but will never admit it! So JR will be thrown down our throats until He finally quits or gets injured. Sad sad day for Raider football.