The Case for Hue Jackson as Head Coach

[Dpantherman]

I'll post some highlights from the article:

Jackson has gotten dramatic improvement from a Raiders offense despite using two quarterbacks, not having a veteran wide receiver and breaking in a rookie left tackle in Jared Veldheer. He’s encorporated some power blocking schemes with Cable’s stretch-and-cut zone.

How about 21 touchdowns through eight games _ that’s four more touchdowns than they scored all last seasons. That puts the Raiders on pace for 40 touchdowns or more, a figure they haven’t reached since getting 53 in 2002, and we all remember what happened that season.

Here’s a look at where the Raiders are through eight games with Jackson as opposed to their output last season and their rank in the NFL:

Total offense: 2010_8th, 366.0; 2009_31st, 266.0

Points per game: 2010_4th, 26.5; 2009_31st, 12.3

First downs per game: 2010_10th, 20.1; 2009_31st, 14.6

Rushing yards per game: 2010_2nd, 168.5; 2009_21st, 106.3

Rushing touchdowns: 2010_tie, 2nd, 9; 2009_27th, 7

Passing yards per game: 2010_20th, 197.5; 2009_29th, 159.8

Third-down pct_2010_20th, 34.7 percent; 2009_30th_29.6 percent

Time of possession:2010_8th, 32:14; 2009_27th, 28:18

Touchdowns: 2010_4th, 21; 2009_31st, 17

http://www.ibabuzz.com/oaklandraiders/2010/11/02/davis-selection-of-jackson-key-to-4-4/

[Dpantherman]

damnit, i meant to put this in the coaching thread. fail on my part

[Chaos]

The hell are you doing posting a football thread? Don't you have votes to drum up, or have you conceded?

[Dpantherman]

The hell are you doing posting a football thread? Don't you have votes to drum up, or have you conceded?

a long time ago

[Chaos]

a long time ago

Can't fight a foregone conclusion. LOL

[Jackofalltrades]

Won't be an offense guy.

[Dpantherman]

Won't be an offense guy.

I know...but the thought of it seems nice to me.

[scpanther22]

Won't be an offense guy.

I think everyone will get a look this year..

[YoungPanthers89]

i think we should hire him for the awesome nicknames he could get, i mean think of the possibilities!!!

[Panthers128]

We'll have to interview him anyway, so I say he has a fair shot!

[Mr. Scot]

Jackson would be a decent candidate.

[Wither]

[Jangler]

Whoever it will be is set up to fail.

[Ricky Spanish]

was he their OC last year? If he was then it makes me want to err on the side of caution. He could just be a one hit wonder, but if he's legit, then sign him.