Al Davis, thinking NFL Draft started today, takes athletic freaks

by Dan Kadar on Apr 24, 2010 10:43 AM EDT in 2010 NFL Draft

Apparently no one told Raiders owner Al Davis that the draft didn't start on Saturday this year.

The Raiders made measured picks, selecting Rolando McClain, Lamarr Houston and Jared Veldheer.

Then, Al Davis woke up. Imagine Davis' surprise when he found out the draft actually started two days ago and his team was making picks.

Imagine the rage that spewed forth.

"No one freakin' told me the draft started two days ago? Come on, baby," he probably yelled. "Is HE still there? Tell me HE is still there!"

That HE was Maryland offensive tackle Bruce Campbell. A physical marvel who is likely a couple of years away from seeing the field in the NFL.

You knew Al Davis wanted Campbell. You may have even mocked it in your first-round mock draft. Hell, Al Davis may have mocked him in his first round.

But finally Al Davis realized the draft was going and he got his guy. Congratulations Al Davis. Now for the sake of weary Raiders fans, go back to bed.

Update: Davis traded a fifth-round pick and starting linebacker Kirk Morrison to Jacksonville. He took track star Jacoby Ford of Clemson. I love you Al Davis. You're my most favoritest owner, like, ever.

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and then trades Morrison and a 5th to get Jacoby Ford a couple picks later!

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by shake n bake on Apr 24, 2010 10:46 AM EDT reply actions

I’m laughing my ass off envisioning Al Davis waking up from a deep slumber to realize the draft changed formats this year.

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by Dan Kadar on Apr 24, 2010 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions

I wouldnt doubt if thats exactly what happened

I picture him in his pajamas with an old timey headcap, peaking out his window

“You there! What day is it?”

“Why its Draft Day Mr Davis!”

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by Patssuck456 on Apr 24, 2010 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Cut the Raiders some slack men

Al Davis cetainly could have done wosrt. The McClain pick fills a need and shook up the draft. Combine darlings Bruce Campbell and Ford were taken about right where their talent and film say they should have been taken right?

by Ravens One on Apr 24, 2010 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions