To Jim Gray, Al Davis was more than a fascinating interview subject. Much more. "Al was a dear friend of mine, a mentor," the award-winning sportscaster told me softly last week. "I loved Al and ...

Las Vegas selected Tennessee wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. with the No. 108 overall pick on Day 3 of the NFL Draft, which is the exact kind of selection that Al Davis would have made.

Otto was drafted by Al Davis and the Raiders in the fourth round of the 1965 AFL Draft and immediately made an impact in his rookie season.