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Redskins | Kiffin recommended team sign Hall
Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:35:21 -0800

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports Washington Redskins vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato called former Oakland Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin to see if it would be a good idea to sign CB DeAngelo Hall. Kiffin told Cerrato that he thought it would be an ideal time to sign Hall.

Raiders | Cable looking for more balance on offense
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:55:08 -0700

The Associated Press reports new Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable will look to have a more balanced offense, according to QB JaMarcus Russell. The team had relied heavily on the running game under former head coach Lane Kiffin.

Raiders | Russell says relationship with Kiffin was fine
Fri, 03 Oct 2008 07:48:14 -0700

The Associated Press reports Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell felt he had a good relationship with former head coach Lane Kiffin. Russell said the two often joked together, worked together closely during the offseason and into training camp, and would routinely exchange text messages after games. However, managing general partner Al Davis accused Kiffin of not wanting to draft Russell, a charge Russell found surprising. "It just kind of came out of nowhere," Russell said. "I really don't think myself or coach Kiffin or anybody else were looking for that to come out that way."

NFL | Kiffin hoping to resume coaching in college
Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:09:53 -0700

Adam Schefter, of NFL.com, reports former Oakland Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin would like to resume his coaching career in college. "I think the college route definitely could be a route we may end up going here," Kiffin said in an interview on Sirius Satellite Radio Wednesday, Oct. 1. "We'll see what comes available."

Raiders | Kiffin could have left after 2007 season
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:54:17 -0700

Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis said during his press conference Tuesday, Sept. 30, that former head coach Lane Kiffin could have left after the 2007 season. Kiffin's lawyers had drawn up papers with Davis' lawyers, which would have allowed Kiffin to resign if he wouldn't take any further payments.

Raiders | Kiffin disappointed about firing
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:47:41 -0700

Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports former Oakland Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin said he felt disappointed about being fired and did not feel any relief. "No, not at all. I feel disappointed because I feel we came a long ways and really improved as a team," Kiffin said.

Raiders | Kiffin involved in signing all free agents
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:31:28 -0700

Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis said during his press conference Tuesday, Sept. 30, former head coach Lane Kiffin was involved in the signing of all the team's free agents this offseason with the exception of SS Gibril Wilson.

Raiders | Team releases official statement regarding Kiffin
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:47:57 -0700

Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports the Oakland Raiders issued the following press release Tuesday, Sept. 30, regarding the firing of head coach Lane Kiffin: "Lane Kiffin has been released as head coach of The Oakland Raiders for cause. The Raiders will address the media at a 2 p.m. this afternoon at the team's permanent facility in Alameda."

Raiders | Cable leading candidate to replace Kiffin
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:35:10 -0700

Chris Mortensen, of ESPN.com, reports Oakland Raiders offensive line coach Tom Cable was emerging as the leading candidate to replace fired head coach Lane Kiffin, according to a source.

Raiders | Kiffin update
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:13:03 -0700

Updating a previous item, Chris Mortensen, of ESPN.com, reports Oakland Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin was fired without pay Tuesday, Sept. 30, according to team sources.

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