80 Malcolm Barnwell WR ( IR Tooltip Injured reserve).- John Adams LB ( IR Tooltip Injured reserve).Made roster * Made at least one Pro Bowl during career Main article: 1980 NFL Draft 1980 Oakland Raiders draft Highlighted by Jim Plunkett's MVP performance and Rod Martin's 3 interceptions, the Raiders defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 27–10 in Super Bowl XV. In the AFC Championship Game in San Diego, the game would be a shoot out as the Raiders stunned the Chargers 34–27 to become the first AFC Wild Card to make the Super Bowl. Playing in freezing weather with the temperature reading 2 ☏ (−17 ☌), the Raiders stunned the Browns 14–12 in a defensive struggle in Cleveland. In the Wild Card Game, the Raiders would beat the Houston Oilers 27–7 at Oakland as the Raiders defense picked off former teammate Kenny Stabler twice. The team won 6 straight compiling an 11–5 record and qualifying for the playoffs as a Wild Card. Lester Hayes led the NFL with 13 interceptions. The defense led the league in interceptions (35), turnovers (52) and yards per carry (3.4 YPA). Plunkett proved right for the Raiders offense. However, Pastorini struggled and the Raiders got off to a 2–3 start when Pastorini was injured and replaced by Jim Plunkett. Still playing in Oakland, the Raiders entered the season with a new quarterback after acquiring Dan Pastorini from the Houston Oilers for Kenny Stabler. Hayes, along with other NFL players such as Hall of Fame wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff, had used the substance in years past to assist in intercepting, catching and to disrupt opposing quarterbacks’ passing ability. It wouldn’t be the only controversial event the team was involved in, as Lester Hayes’ use of stickum for competitive advantage reached its head during the season, leading to the substance’s banning the next season in what was dubbed the “Lester Hayes Rule”. The announced move was involved in four lawsuits: the Los Angeles Coliseum Commission sued the NFL charging antitrust violations, the NFL sued the Raiders charging breach of contract, Raider season ticket holders filed a class-action lawsuit, and the City of Oakland filed for eminent domain of the team. By some estimates, "almost two-thirds" of the Coliseum's seats had been empty at the game's kickoff. At a Monday Night Football game against the Denver Broncos on December 1, 1980, Raiders fans protested by entering the Oakland Coliseum five minutes after the start of the game and holding up signs stating "Save Our Raiders" at each half's 2-minute warning. The Raiders played the entire 1980 season in Oakland. Davis announced he would ignore the vote and move the team anyway. At the NFL's annual meeting on March 10, 1980, team owners voted 22-0 against allowing the move, with the Raiders not participating and five teams abstaining. Negotiations between Davis and the Oakland Coliseum regarding potential improvements to the facility came to an end in February 1980. In 1979, Raiders owner Al Davis announced his intention to move the Raiders to Los Angeles. The team improved on their 9–7 record from 1979 to an 11–5 record, and ended with their second Super Bowl victory. They were Marcus Allen, Richard Perry and George Miles and ect.The 1980 season was the Oakland Raiders' 21st since they were founded, their 11th in the National Football League (NFL) and their second under head coach Tom Flores. The 1985 Raiders had several players make it to the Pro Bowl. He also completed 2 of 2 passes for 32 yards for zero touchdowns. His longest reception was 61 yards and his receiving average 11.6 yards per carry. Allen started all 16 games and caught the ball 99 times for 1,759 yards and 7 touchdowns. Running Back Marcus Allen earned the 1985 league MVP.
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