Shell won't like Walter's audible.

From: Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, CA) | Date: November 12, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Cam Inman

OAKLAND, Calif. _ Andrew Walter didn't hesitate. He saw his opportunity and seized it. Only this came after Sunday's game, not when the Raiders needed him to do so on the field.

Walter sacked his coaches after another agonizing loss, this time 17-13 at home to the Denver Broncos. He belittled his team's playbook. The coaches will get back up. But will Walter?

Criticizing your coaches' (or owner's) playbook_as archaic as it is, and as predictable as Walter said it is_is a no-no for a player, especially an unproven one who's enjoyed as little success ...

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