2003 Oakland Raiders season
The 2003 Oakland Raiders season was the 44th season of professional football for the Oakland Raiders franchise, their 34th season as members of the National Football League, and their eighth season since returning to Oakland. They were led by head coach Bill Callahan in his second and final year as head coach of the Raiders. The Raiders played their home games at Network Associates Coliseum as members of the AFC West. They finished the season 4–12 to finish in a tie for last place. It marked the first time since 1999 that the Raiders failed to make the playoffs.
2003 Oakland Raiders season | |
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Owner | Al Davis |
Head coach | Bill Callahan |
General manager | Al Davis |
Home field | Network Associates Coliseum |
Results | |
Record | 4–12 |
Division place | 3rd AFC West |
Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Pro Bowlers | None |
Quarterback Rich Gannon, who had been the league MVP the previous season, injured his shoulder in seventh game of the season and was put on injured reserve for the remainder of the season.[1] He was replaced by Marques Tuiasosopo and Rick Mirer. The Raiders had a five-game losing streak in the middle of the season and lost seven games by a touchdown or less. Their 4–12 record tied them with the Chargers, Giants, and Cardinals as the worst team in football in 2003 and they received the second pick in the 2004 NFL Draft.
The season was the last year in Oakland for wide receivers Tim Brown and Jerry Rice. Both future Hall of Fame members were held to four total touchdowns for the season.
Following the season, Raiders owner Al Davis fired head coach Bill Callahan[2][3] and replaced him with Norv Turner.[4]
The 2003 season marked a turning point in Oakland Raiders history, as it started a long period of futility and decline for the team. From 2003 to 2015, the Raiders failed to make the playoffs or have a winning season.
In Week 13 after a loss to the Denver Broncos coach Bill Callahan stated "We've got to be the dumbest team in America in terms of playing the game. I'm highly critical because of the way we give games away. We give 'em away! Period. It's embarrassing, and I represent that. And I apologize for that."
Previous season
The Raiders finished the 2002 season 11–5 to win the AFC West. As the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs, they defeated the Jets and Titans to advance to their first Super Bowl since 1984, where they were defeated by the Buccaneers who were led by former Raider head coach Jon Gruden.
Offseason
NFL Draft
2003 Oakland Raiders draft | |||||
Round | Pick | Player | Position | College | Notes |
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1 | 31 | Nnamdi Asomugha * | CB | California | |
1 | 32 | Tyler Brayton | DE | Colorado | |
2 | 63 | Teyo Johnson | TE | Stanford | |
3 | 83 | Sam Williams | LB | Fresno State | |
3 | 96 | Justin Fargas | RB | USC | |
4 | 129 | Shurron Pierson | DE | South Florida | |
5 | 167 | Doug Gabriel | WR | UCF | |
6 | 204 | Dustin Rykert | OT | BYU | |
7 | 246 | Siddeeq Shabazz | SS | New Mexico State | |
7 | 262 | Ryan Hoag | WR | Gustavus Adolphus | |
Made roster † Pro Football Hall of Fame * Made at least one Pro Bowl during career |
Staff
2003 Oakland Raiders staff | ||||||
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Head Coaches
Offensive Coaches
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Defensive Coaches
Special Teams Coaches
Strength and Conditioning
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Roster
Regular season
Schedule
Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Attendance |
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1 | September 7 | at Tennessee Titans | L 20–25 | 0–1 | The Coliseum | 68,809 |
2 | September 14 | Cincinnati Bengals | W 23–20 | 1–1 | Network Associates Coliseum | 50,135 |
3 | September 22 | at Denver Broncos | L 10–31 | 1–2 | Invesco Field at Mile High | 76,753 |
4 | September 28 | San Diego Chargers | W 34–31 (OT) | 2–2 | Network Associates Coliseum | 54,078 |
5 | October 5 | at Chicago Bears | L 21–24 | 2–3 | Soldier Field | 61,099 |
6 | October 12 | at Cleveland Browns | L 7–13 | 2–4 | Cleveland Browns Stadium | 73,318 |
7 | October 20 | Kansas City Chiefs | L 10–17 | 2–5 | Network Associates Coliseum | 62,391 |
8 | Bye | |||||
9 | November 2 | at Detroit Lions | L 13–23 | 2–6 | Ford Field | 61,561 |
10 | November 9 | New York Jets | L 24–27 (OT) | 2–7 | Network Associates Coliseum | 51,909 |
11 | November 16 | Minnesota Vikings | W 28–18 | 3–7 | Network Associates Coliseum | 56,653 |
12 | November 23 | at Kansas City Chiefs | L 24–27 | 3–8 | Arrowhead Stadium | 78,889 |
13 | November 30 | Denver Broncos | L 8–22 | 3–9 | Network Associates Coliseum | 57,201 |
14 | December 7 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | L 7–27 | 3–10 | Heinz Field | 53,079 |
15 | December 14 | Baltimore Ravens | W 20–12 | 4–10 | Network Associates Coliseum | 45,398 |
16 | December 22 | Green Bay Packers | L 7–41 | 4–11 | Network Associates Coliseum | 62,298 |
17 | December 28 | at San Diego Chargers | L 14–21 | 4–12 | Qualcomm Stadium | 62,222 |
Standings
AFC West | |||||||||
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W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | STK | |
(2) Kansas City Chiefs | 13 | 3 | 0 | .813 | 5–1 | 10–2 | 484 | 332 | W1 |
(6) Denver Broncos | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 5–1 | 9–3 | 381 | 301 | L1 |
Oakland Raiders | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 1–5 | 3–9 | 270 | 379 | L2 |
San Diego Chargers | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 1–5 | 2–10 | 313 | 441 | W1 |
References
- Press, From Associated (October 19, 2004). "Rice Is Traded to Seattle; Gannon Is Out for Season". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- "Raiders fire head coach Callahan". SFGate. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- Press, From Associated (January 1, 2004). "Raiders Officially Fire Callahan". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- "Dolphins coordinator a head coach again". ESPN.com. January 26, 2004. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
- Football Database. Retrieved 2014-Mar-24.