28+ Al Davis Quotes On Football, Nfl And Raiders

Al Davis was an American businessman and sports executive. He was the principal owner and general manager of the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL) from 1972 to 2011. He was also the commissioner of the American Football League (AFL) from 1966 to 1969. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Al Davis on leadership, life, football.

Top 10 Al Davis Quotes

1. Once a Raider, always a Raider.
2. If it weren't for a new rule that came into being, we'd have played three years in a row in the championship game.
3. The quarterback must go down, and he must go down hard
4. Why should I talk to you? I don't know where you're from.
5. The fire that burns brightest in the Raiders organization is the will to win.
6. We would rather be feared than respected.
7. They say...the stopwatch never lies. Speed kills but absolute speed kills absolutely.
8. A helluva athlete, the best ever to play his position in the history of the game.
9. History will dictate what my legacy is. And 'maverick' is fine, because I am.
10. I'm in pro football to win, to have the Raiders dominate, to have the Raiders global, and we're not going to be able to do that with a half-filled stadium.

Al Davis Short Quotes

• Look, I don't want to win in the press. I want to win on the field.
• Wake up, Carolee, the plane is waiting for us, we have to get to the game.
• Jerry Rice made the decision and we honestly tried to accommodate him the best way we can.
• I love my country and I love my league.
• Just shred baby, shred.
• You don't adjust. You just dominate.
• Time never stops for the great ones.
• One lie has the power to tarnish a thousand truths.
• It’s not important to be consistent, it’s important to be right.
• I can control most things, but I don't seem to be able to control death.

Al Davis Quotes About Nfl

We want to win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it, even my organization deserves it. You have to win and you have to win with a vision for the Super Bowl. That's our passion here. — Al Davis

I have never forgiven myself…that I might have made a mistake. — Al Davis

No one could have brought in more personnel than we have to build a football team. — Al Davis

Al Davis Famous Quotes And Sayings

I saw greatness in John and he lived up to it. I also saw a tremendous competitor who loved to win. John is a standard bearer, someone that players, coaches, fans and the Raider Nation can all look up to. One of his great virtues, the fire that burned brightest in him, was his love and passion for football, which was seldom ever equaled. — Al Davis

I'd like my next head coach to be winning oriented. We would consider anyone that we think is right. — Al Davis

Approximately four years ago, we were told that Jerry Rice would be a free agent and there were people who felt that he no longer could contribute. — Al Davis

They said you had to take what the defense gave you. No, we are going to take what we want. — Al Davis

The greatness of the Raiders lies in their future. — Al Davis

Life Lessons by Al Davis

1. Al Davis emphasized the importance of hard work and dedication in order to achieve success. He also taught the value of taking risks and having the courage to make bold decisions. Lastly, he showed that having a clear vision and staying true to it can help you to build a successful business.