This makes no sense to me other than exactly what you said. The Raiders are just plain dumb!! Just pay the man!!! When you have a player as talented as Mack on your defence you don't get into a breath holding contest. Like you said, the Raiders will fail like they always have. Al was a stubborn mule and apparently, things haven't changed. You know what, why don't you guys take the long hard stand against Mack and the idea of winning and force him to hold out all season. That guy brings 3 wins to your team all by himself so I am good with him watching the games on his sofa at home.