Oakland Raiders legend announces move to Las Vegas.
Reactions range from thinking they’ll stay to believing it’s time to go in 2020: Common Reactions Jim Otto (1960-74) “Something.Reactions range from thinking they’ll stay to believing it’s time to go in 2020: Common Reactions Jim Otto (1960-74) “Something.
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I don’t think something is done until it’s done.
That’s exactly the situation I’m in right now.
Maybe it’s wishful thinking.
That’s what my wife Sally says.
” “I’ll Always Be a Raiders felt like they belonged in Oakland, and I know it’s a long game, but that doesn’t mean they necessarily have to move.
When I wake up from a dream, I wish it had been a nightmare when I was in the 1970s or early 1980s.
Jim Plunkett (1978-86): “I’m torn.
In my opinion, the Raiders belong in the Bay Area, if not Oakland.
They have great fans.
“Unfortunate for Raider fans.
Oakland, on the other hand, doesn’t have the money and hasn’t been able to work well with the Raiders or the league on building a stadium.
Personally, I want them to stay.
” “It’s a shame for Raider fans.
We know how hard Mark Davis worked to keep the team in Oakland.
Things like this didn’t just happen here for 2-3 years.
They’ve been working on this for a long time.
Kirk Morrison: 2005-2009: “My first thought was, this is NFL business.
If I hadn’t played in the NFL, I think I would have looked at it differently.
” I know how this works.
I know what kind of armor I should wear.
There are no hard feelings.
You can get fired, you can get fired, you can get traded, but the only thing you have to understand is the league moves forward.
” Tim Brown (1988-2003): “My line today is it’s a happy sad day.
It’s great for the Raiders, but it’s a shame that the city of Oakland couldn’t or wouldn’t come up with the money for this deal.
There are probably many sad people within the organization.
At the same time, it is also a time to look forward.
” Cliff Branch (1972-85): “I’m glad the Raiders got the stadium deal.
Mark Davis put a lot of work into it.
The city of Las Vegas has welcomed us from day one.
.I think the fans wish they could have gotten something done in Oakland, but if you don’t even try, Vegas gets on board with it and the city wants to get something done.
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” George Buehler (1969-78): “This will be heartbreaking for Raider fans.
They are the most loyal in the world.
Their stadium is in a great location right off the freeway.
After all.
I think it’s about money, but it’s a shame they didn’t do anything about it.
Art Thoms (1969-76): “The Raiders started in Oakland and were in Oakland.
But while Nevada’s governor and the Legislature have talked about it, Oakland hasn’t actually followed through.
” Phil Villapiano: (1971-79): “I think there’s still a lot of work to do before they leave town.
I don’t think the city of Oakland will just sit back and leave her alone.
I don’t think so.
We have a lot of powerful people.
It’s like Donald Trump versus Hillary.
The silent majority spoke and we put the right person in office.
The silent majority will rise to the top and we will leave the Raiders where they are in Oakland.
” George Atkinson: (1968-77): “The Raiders didn’t want to leave.
I know Mark has done his best to stay in Auckland, we have to do our best.