text: why did art shell take the raiders job?   art shell has been burning to get back into football since he was fired 10 years ago. he felt he was let go unfairly (and has probably been proven right). although the raider job with al davis is a nighmare for any other coaching hopeful. art shell is raider hall of famer. he bleeds silver and black. combine that with the fact that as bad a job as it is perceived to be. the raider hc job is one of only 32 in the world. something that should not be overlooked.