Word: rutigliano
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Dates: during 1981-1981
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...first round of the draft. Oakland has picked up players washed up at other teams, like Quarterback Jim Plunkett, and players other teams had washed their hands of, like Linebacker Ted Hendricks, and they have thrived. Such rehabilitations have embarrassed more than one team. Says Cleveland Coach Sam Rutigliano: "I won't trade with him, and when we shake hands, I check to be sure I still have five fingers." Davis' retreads and rejects are fiercely loyal to the man who saved their careers. Says Defensive End John Matuszak: "Oakland was my last shot. Al Davis decided...
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