In the 2010 NFL season, the Oakland Raiders and their fans saw a glimmer of hope.

They had reached a .500 record for the first time in eight years.

In 2011, the Raiders are playoff-bound, right?

No. Not so fast.

Oakland's enigmatic owner, Mr. Al Davis, fired Tom Cable, the Raiders' Head Coach in 2010. Cable had the support of the players, fans and coaching staff.

Furthermore...

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