Raiders owner Davis making moves to start process of replacing Kiffin. (M) - The Orange Mane

24champ · 09-29-2008, 10:29 PM

Source: Raiders owner Davis making moves to start process of replacing Kiffin

By John Clayton
ESPN.com

Even though Lane Kiffin remained head coach of the Oakland Raiders long enough to meet with the Bay Area media Monday, the process of replacing him has begun.

According to a source, Raiders owner Al Davis scheduled one-hour meetings Monday evening with three members of the coaching staff -- offensive coordinator Greg Knapp, offensive line coach Tom Cable and longtime NFL offensive coordinator and current Raiders consultant Paul Hackett. The meetings, according to the source, were to discuss the possibility of replacing Kiffin, who has yet to be informed of any potential change.

Kiffin declined comment Monday evening when contacted. During his Monday news conference, he told the local press he was no longer going to discuss any of his conversations or meetings with Davis. It is believed Davis has not talked to him about a possible change.

"I just feel we're going to open up too many things, and those are conversations that I do or do not have with him that should stay between him and I," Kiffin said in his news conference.

The Raiders, off to a 1-3 start, have had leads of 12, 13 and 9 points over the past three games, but have won only one of those games. The Raiders are in a bye week, which is a natural time for a potential coaching change. In 1989, Davis fired Mike Shanahan during a bye week after a 1-3 start and Art Shell finished what turned out to be an 8-8 season.

"At times we're playing as well as anybody in the league. I know that sounds strange for you guys to hear, but look at the numbers," Kiffin said in his news conference. "Look at the way we're playing in the first three quarters of the last three weeks in a row; we're playing good enough to be on a three-game winning streak. All that being said, we're 1-3."

The 33-year-old Kiffin is in only his second season as head coach of the Raiders. His record is 5-15, but the team improved its offensive scoring by a touchdown last season, going from a little more than 10 points a game to 17. The Raiders have been using a run-oriented offense for first-year starter JaMarcus Russell, and so far he has thrown only one interception in four games, that interception coming off a deflected pass.

Davis has told Bay Area reporters he may speak to them at some point this week. Once he settles on a possible replacement, Davis could then inform Kiffin and make a change during the bye week.

John Clayton, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame writers' wing, is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Information from The Associated Press contributed to this report.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/s...=ESPNHeadlines

Ratboy · 09-29-2008, 10:31 PM

DAVIS EXPECTED TO MEET WITH MEDIA ON TUESDAY
Posted by Mike Florio on September 29, 2008, 10:24 p.m.

Though things are extremely fluid and uncertain at this point, we’re told that Raiders owner Al Davis currently is expected to meet with the media on Tuesday to announce that Raiders coach Lane Kiffin is out, and that the new coach will be either Greg Knapp, Tom Cable, or Paul Hackett.

We’re also told that Davis is consulting primarily with John “Get Your F–king Hand Off Me” Herrera regarding the situation, with general counsel Jeff Birren being consulted for the legal side of things.

Meanwhile, we wonder how defensive coordinator Rob Ryan will feel about not even being interviewed for the gig, given that he publicly went to bat for Davis three weeks ago.

Then again, maybe Ryan would have gotten an interview if his defense hadn’t given up 25 points in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Chargers.

Finally, we’re hearing that word of the interviews leaked because the assistants informed head coach Lane Kiffin that they’d be interviewing for his job. Kiffin then started talking about the situation, and word made its way to ESPN’s John Clayton, who might or might not have farted in amazement upon hearing the news.

Click for link

Bronco LB 59 · 09-29-2008, 10:35 PM

I won't believe it until I see it. Off the top of my head, Kiffin has already been canned like six times.

Ratboy · 09-29-2008, 10:39 PM

I think he's really done this time. I'm sure Buddy Ryan (as the link indicated) that he'll be pissed if he doesnt end up HC.

I love the "FIAL" of the Raiders.

footstepsfrom#27 · 09-29-2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RTribbey

Meanwhile, we wonder how defensive coordinator Rob Ryan will feel about not even being interviewed for the gig, given that he publicly went to bat for Davis three weeks ago.

Then again, maybe Ryan would have gotten an interview if his defense hadn’t given up 25 points in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Chargers.

Is he any worse than what we have now?

footstepsfrom#27 · 09-29-2008, 10:41 PM

Has Kiffin ever coached D? I'm checking...

footstepsfrom#27 · 09-29-2008, 10:43 PM

No apparently not...oh well.

Ratboy · 09-29-2008, 10:51 PM

Please Merge with other.

Didn't see it created.

Thanks!

ZachKC · 09-29-2008, 11:27 PM

And it drags on...

ludo21 · 09-30-2008, 08:07 AM

hey at least were not in this pithole of a situation!!

boltaneer · 09-30-2008, 10:07 AM

ESPN and Sirius says it's official now.

Just when the Raiders started to look like they're getting stronger. GO AL!

24champ · 09-30-2008, 10:16 AM

Can't wait to watch the legal proceedings on CourtTV.

09-29-2008, 10:29 PM	#1
24champ Livin' the dream! Methwolfe Alliance Captain Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 18,538 Adopt-a-Bronco: DomCasual	Raiders owner Davis making moves to start process of replacing Kiffin. (M) Source: Raiders owner Davis making moves to start process of replacing Kiffin By John Clayton ESPN.com Even though Lane Kiffin remained head coach of the Oakland Raiders long enough to meet with the Bay Area media Monday, the process of replacing him has begun. According to a source, Raiders owner Al Davis scheduled one-hour meetings Monday evening with three members of the coaching staff -- offensive coordinator Greg Knapp, offensive line coach Tom Cable and longtime NFL offensive coordinator and current Raiders consultant Paul Hackett. The meetings, according to the source, were to discuss the possibility of replacing Kiffin, who has yet to be informed of any potential change. Kiffin declined comment Monday evening when contacted. During his Monday news conference, he told the local press he was no longer going to discuss any of his conversations or meetings with Davis. It is believed Davis has not talked to him about a possible change. "I just feel we're going to open up too many things, and those are conversations that I do or do not have with him that should stay between him and I," Kiffin said in his news conference. The Raiders, off to a 1-3 start, have had leads of 12, 13 and 9 points over the past three games, but have won only one of those games. The Raiders are in a bye week, which is a natural time for a potential coaching change. In 1989, Davis fired Mike Shanahan during a bye week after a 1-3 start and Art Shell finished what turned out to be an 8-8 season. "At times we're playing as well as anybody in the league. I know that sounds strange for you guys to hear, but look at the numbers," Kiffin said in his news conference. "Look at the way we're playing in the first three quarters of the last three weeks in a row; we're playing good enough to be on a three-game winning streak. All that being said, we're 1-3." The 33-year-old Kiffin is in only his second season as head coach of the Raiders. His record is 5-15, but the team improved its offensive scoring by a touchdown last season, going from a little more than 10 points a game to 17. The Raiders have been using a run-oriented offense for first-year starter JaMarcus Russell, and so far he has thrown only one interception in four games, that interception coming off a deflected pass. Davis has told Bay Area reporters he may speak to them at some point this week. Once he settles on a possible replacement, Davis could then inform Kiffin and make a change during the bye week. John Clayton, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame writers' wing, is a senior writer for ESPN.com. Information from The Associated Press contributed to this report. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/s...=ESPNHeadlines

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09-29-2008, 10:31 PM	#2
Ratboy It's all over... ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 13,276	Lane Kiffin out (?) DAVIS EXPECTED TO MEET WITH MEDIA ON TUESDAY Posted by Mike Florio on September 29, 2008, 10:24 p.m. Though things are extremely fluid and uncertain at this point, we’re told that Raiders owner Al Davis currently is expected to meet with the media on Tuesday to announce that Raiders coach Lane Kiffin is out, and that the new coach will be either Greg Knapp, Tom Cable, or Paul Hackett. We’re also told that Davis is consulting primarily with John “Get Your F–king Hand Off Me” Herrera regarding the situation, with general counsel Jeff Birren being consulted for the legal side of things. Meanwhile, we wonder how defensive coordinator Rob Ryan will feel about not even being interviewed for the gig, given that he publicly went to bat for Davis three weeks ago. Then again, maybe Ryan would have gotten an interview if his defense hadn’t given up 25 points in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Chargers. Finally, we’re hearing that word of the interviews leaked because the assistants informed head coach Lane Kiffin that they’d be interviewing for his job. Kiffin then started talking about the situation, and word made its way to ESPN’s John Clayton, who might or might not have farted in amazement upon hearing the news. Click for link

09-29-2008, 10:35 PM	#3
Bronco LB 59 Ring of Famer Keep your head up dog Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Leucadia CA Posts: 6,068	I won't believe it until I see it. Off the top of my head, Kiffin has already been canned like six times.

09-29-2008, 10:39 PM	#4
Ratboy It's all over... ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 13,276	I think he's really done this time. I'm sure Buddy Ryan (as the link indicated) that he'll be pissed if he doesnt end up HC. I love the "FIAL" of the Raiders.

09-29-2008, 10:41 PM	#6
footstepsfrom#27 helmet to helmet hitter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 16,117 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joe Mays	Has Kiffin ever coached D? I'm checking...

09-29-2008, 10:43 PM	#7
footstepsfrom#27 helmet to helmet hitter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 16,117 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joe Mays	No apparently not...oh well.

09-29-2008, 10:51 PM	#8
Ratboy It's all over... ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 13,276	Please Merge with other. Didn't see it created. Thanks!

09-29-2008, 11:27 PM	#9
ZachKC For The Glory Of The City Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kansas City Posts: 9,665 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Kennison	And it drags on...

09-30-2008, 08:07 AM	#10
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,899 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	hey at least were not in this pithole of a situation!!

09-30-2008, 10:07 AM	#11
boltaneer 17 ATTA BABY! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: America's Finest City Posts: 4,066	ESPN and Sirius says it's official now. Just when the Raiders started to look like they're getting stronger. GO AL!

09-30-2008, 10:16 AM	#12
24champ Livin' the dream! Methwolfe Alliance Captain Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 18,538 Adopt-a-Bronco: DomCasual	Can't wait to watch the legal proceedings on CourtTV.