Broncos React To Death Of Raiders Owner Al Davis

DENVER (CBS4) - The Broncos reacted with sadness Saturday following the death of Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis.

The owner of the Broncos' bitter rivals died on Saturday at his Oakland home at the age of 82.

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Pat Bowlen, the Broncos owner and CEO, released the following statement:

"During my 28 years with the Broncos, I came to know Al Davis as one of the most influential and innovative people in the history of the National Football League. His competitive spirit and intensity grew our rivalry with the Raiders into one of the fiercest in all of sports.

"I respected Al for what he meant to the NFL. He was a visionary who defined the Raiders and had an enormous responsibility for the prosperity of this league.

"I join Al's family, the Oakland Raiders and the rest of the NFL in mourning the loss of a man who gave so much to the game we love."

John Fox, the Broncos head coach, also released a statement. Fox was the Raiders' defensive coordinator from 1994-95.

"I want to offer my sincere condolences to the Davis family. I will always be grateful for the opportunity Mr. Davis gave me to become a coordinator in the NFL. There is no doubt that I learned a lot of football from him during my time with the Raiders.

"Al Davis was great for the game, and he will be missed."