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Auggie

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11. Same here, about. I began my career in SF in 1979 ...

Reply to calguy (Reply #10)

Sat Dec 27, 2025, 01:34 PM

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and immediately attached myself to the Raiders. Then Davis traded Stabler for Dan Pastorini of Houston in a swap of QBs. I was heartbroken. Meanwhile, 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo hired Bill Walsh in early 1979, Walsh drafted Montana, and suddenly the 49ers became rather intriguing. I became a believer, along with everybody else, in that magical 1981 season.

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Are the Raiders tanking to get the #1 draft pick? [View all] True Dough Friday OP

They are horrible with or without Max Crosby or Brock Bowers Bristlecone Friday #1

Right. So that takes us back to my question True Dough Friday #2

They play the Giants this weekend, so I guess it makes more sense in that light Bristlecone Friday #3

No, I think they are just that bad. lastlib Friday #4

Who's the projected #1 pick? Tbear Friday #5

All the details can be found here: True Dough Friday #6

Thanks Tbear Friday #7

Yes they are. Unfortunately so are the Giants and Chiefs, their next two opponents. Angleae Saturday #8

I'd like to thank SF Bay Area television ... Auggie Saturday #9

I was a Rabid Raider Rooter back in the John Madden - Daryl Lamonica - Ken Stabler era calguy Saturday #10

Same here, about. I began my career in SF in 1979 ... Auggie Saturday #11

Not only did he trade Stabler, but Dave Casper also went to Houston calguy Saturday #12