January 28th, 2009 
Matt Loede 
Posted in It looks like the Raiders are not going to go very far in picking their head coach for the 2009 season, as reports from NFL Network’s Adam Schefter say that the team is going to go with Tom Cable. Of course the Radiers are denying the report, and are saying that as of right now [...]
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Appears Board Will be Next D-Line Coach
ESPN is reporting that it looks as if the Raiders next defensive line coach will be Dwaine Board. Board has plenty of experience with the defensive line, as he’s been Seattle’s coach for that position since 2003, while spending 1990-2002 as the defensive line coach for the 49ers.
Raiders Talking to Titans LB Coach McGinnis?
The Raiders are the only team in the NFL without a head coach, but it still seems they are focused on getting their assistant coaching positions filled. The following comes from today’s Sacramento Bee about a meeting with Titans LB Coach Dave McGinnis: The National Football Post reported the Raiders “recently” spoke to Tennessee Titans [...]
Breaking Down the 2009 Class of Free Agent QB’s
It’s that time again to start talking about free agency, and we’ll spend some time breaking down positions, and today we are going to start with maybe the most important position on the field – quarterback. Here are our rankings of Free Agent QB’s, and what we think will be the end result for some [...]
Raiders Announce Hiring of Lionel Washington
From: Contra Costa Times The Raiders officially announced the hiring of Lionel Washington to coach defensive backs, and also have retained assistant coach Kelly Skipper, who will move from tight ends to running backs. Washington has been with the Green Bay Packers since 1999 as an assistant, most recently coaching cornerbacks and the nickel package. [...]
Raiders With No Interest in Bring Back Gruden
From: Oakland Tribune Raiders senior executive John Herrera stressed Saturday with regard to speculation about Jon Gruden and Bruce Allen not to expect any homecoming stories. “The reality of the situation is we have cap people, and they do a good job,’’ Herrera said in reference to Allen. “Bruce was a cap guy here, not [...]
Raiders Promote John Fassel to Special Teams Coach
From: AP Raiders owner Al Davis took time out from choosing a head coach Saturday to promote assistant coach John Fassel to special teams coordinator. Fassel, the son of former New York Giants coach Jim Fassel, joined the Raiders two years ago. He essentially shared responsibility for Oakland’s standout special teams last season with Brian [...]
Cable Talking to Assistants About Positions?
From: Contra Costa Times In the past couple of days, Tom Cable has been interviewing assistants, such as Lionel Washington, to come to Oakland. While it may sound unusual, Jon Gruden was interviewing coaches days before he got the job, and Bill Callahan was named “Captain of the Coaches” 22 days before he became the [...]
