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Team Notebook: Oakland Raiders News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Raiders | Not ready to commit to Morrison ProFootballWeekly.com reports it's too early to tell whether Oakland Raiders LB Kirk Morrison, a restricted free agent, will return with the team in 2010, according to head coach Tom Cable. "He's proven that he can (get the job done), and the question is: 'Are you where you want to be with all of these guys?' Not just Kirk," Cable said. "To single anyone out right now, it's probably way, way too early to do that. It's still a matter of seeing where we're at as a team and what's available to us as we try to get better." Raiders | Pendergast hired Updating a previous report, The Sports Network reports the Oakland Raiders has officially hired former Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast as an assistant coach. Raiders | Players being told coaches will return Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports Oakland Raiders assistant coaches have been informing the players that the entire coaching staff will return next season. Raiders | Will hire Pendergast as DB coach Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Oakland Raiders will hire former Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast as their defensive backs coach. Raiders | Russell working out Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell is training in Arizona and is said to have lost some weight. He is also working on improving his mechanics. Raiders | Cable's future still uncertain Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports Oakland Raiders senior executive John Herrera said the team is still evaluating head coach Tom Cable and have not made a decision on their head coaching position. Raiders | Discussing contract with Janikwoski David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the Oakland Raiders have been in long-term contract conversations with the agent for pending free-agent PK Sebastian Janikowski. If Janikowski does not take a high-end contract, the Raiders will surely place the franchise tag on him. Raiders | Asomugha says he was kidding about Revis comments David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha said he was joking when he made comments about playing for the New York Jets with CB Darrelle Revis. "The story was totally overblown," Asomugha said via e-mail. "The only thing we were 'dead serious' about was the fact that it would be fun to one day play on the same team. That's all. We were two guys enjoying the Pro Bowl and completely clowning around during the week. We were playfully recruiting each other; I was talking about getting him to Oakland and vice versa." Raiders | Asomugha injured during Pro Bowl Peter King, of SI.com, reports Oakland Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha (knee) suffered an undisclosed knee injury during the 2010 Pro Bowl. Raiders | Asomugha believes Russell could be starter Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders CB Nnamdi Asomugha said he believes QB JaMarcus Russell can be the starter next season, but said Russell needs to be more prepared than he was for the start of this season. Raiders | Seven could be RFAs this offseason The Associated Press reports Oakland Raiders LB Jon Alston, OT Khalif Barnes, LB Ricky Brown, QB Charlie Frye, LB Thomas Howard, LB Kirk Morrison and CB Stanford Routt could be restricted free agents this offseason if 2010 is an uncapped year. Raiders | Russell not guaranteed starting job Paul Gutierrez, of the Sacramento Bee, reports Oakland Raiders senior executive John Herrera indicated the hiring of offensive coordinator Hue Jackson does not mean QB JaMarcus Russell is guaranteed the starting job. Raiders | Cable says team needs to work on things Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable said during a radio interview that the Raiders have some things to improve on to become a better team. Cable pointed to scoring more points on offense, limiting the number of big plays the defense allows and finding a return game on special teams as areas for improvement. Raiders | Cable expects to be coach next season Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable said he fully expects to be the head coach next season. He said there was never any doubt in his mind he would be back even though there has been speculation that he would be fired. Raiders | Jackson to be primary play caller Mike Duffy, of BaltimoreRavens.com, reports Oakland Raiders offensive coordinator Hue Jackson will be the primary play caller next season. Head coach Tom Cable had previously called all of the plays. Raiders | H. Jackson contract update Jason La Canfora, of NFL.com, reports the Oakland Raiders have agreed to a three-year contract with Hue Jackson to become their offensive coordinator, according to a league source. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Raiders | H. Jackson confirms he has accepted offensive coordinator job Updating a previous item, Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports former Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson confirmed that he has agreed to become the Oakland Raiders offensive coordinator. "After much consideration I have decided to accept a position as offensive coordinator with the Oakland Raiders," Jackson said in a statement. Raiders | H. Jackson to become offensive coordinator ESPN.com reports Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson will accept an offer to become the Oakland Raiders offensive coordinator, according to sources close to the situation. Raiders | Deny report that Cable will return Updating a previous report, Paul Gutierrez, of the Sacramento Bee, reports the Oakland Raiders have denied a report that head coach Tom Cable will definitely return next season. Senior executive John Herrera said the team is still evaluating the situation and have not made a final decision. Raiders | Cable to remain head coach Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Oakland Raiders will bring back head coach Tom Cable for next season, according to a source. Raiders | Contracts for three assistants not renewed Steve Corkran, of The Oakland Tribune, reports the Oakland Raiders have not renewed the contracts of assistant special teams coordinator Aaron Pelch, offensive quality control coach Rich Scangarello and defensive quality control coach Bert Leone. Raiders | Board allowed to seek other opportunities Steve Corkran, of The Oakland Tribune, reports the Oakland Raiders have informed assistant coach Dwaine Board that he is free to pursue other coaching opportunities. Board was the team's defensive line coach this season, but the Raiders hired Mike Waufle as their new defensive line coach. Raiders | Insist Jackson interviewing OC job Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders senior executive John Herrera insists Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson was interviewing for the Raiders offensive coordinator position and is not being considered for the head coaching position, which was reported by two Baltimore area newspapers. Raiders | Waufle hired Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the Oakland Raiders have hired former New York Giants defensive line coach Mike Waufle as their new defensive line coach. Raiders | Davis will continue to meet with Cable Steve Corkran, of the Oakland Tribune, reports Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis will continue to meet with head coach Tom Cable to discuss how Cable fits into the team's plans for next season. Raiders | Jackson could be interviewing for head coaching job Mike Preston, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the Oakland Raiders have been interviewing Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson for three days and it would not be a surprise if the Raiders fired head coach Tom Cable and hired Jackson as their new coach, according to a source. Raiders | Harbaugh not interested in job Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports Stanford head coach Jim Harbaugh has been approached by the Oakland Raiders about becoming their head coach, but Harbaugh has not expressed interest in the job, according to sources. The Raiders have also contacted former offensive coordinator Marc Trestman, who now coaches in the CFL. Raiders | Fassel says he’s not lobbying for head coaching job Former NFL head coach Jim Fassel said during an interview with Sirius Satellite Radio Wednesday, Jan. 20, that he is not lobbying for the Oakland Raiders head coaching position. "No. Because, I mean, Tom Cable's the coach. He is the coach there and I think if a coach is in place you don't start calling somebody and seeing if the job is open or not," Fassel said. "I'm not lobbying for any job. I'm not lobbying for the Raider job." Raiders | H. Jackson interviewing for offensive coordinator position Updating a previous item, Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports via Twitter that the Oakland Raiders will interview Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson for their offensive coordinator position. Raiders | Could interview Moss David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders managing general partner Al Davis may interview Green Bay Packers assistant coach Winston Moss for the team's head coaching position, according to several sources. Raiders | Could interview Gilbride David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders managing general partner Al Davis may interview New York Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride for the team's head coaching position, according to several sources. Raiders | Have spoken with Trestman David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders managing general partner Al Davis has spoken with Marc Trestman, of the Canadian Football League, about becoming the team's next head coach. Raiders | Have spoken with Fassel David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders managing general partner Al Davis has spoken with Jim Fassel about becoming the team's next head coach. Raiders | Receive permission to interview H. Jackson ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Oakland Raiders have received permission to interview Baltimore Ravens quarterbacks coach Hue Jackson for an unspecified position. Raiders | Condo added to Pro Bowl roster Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports Oakland Raiders C Jon Condo has been added to the AFC Pro Bowl roster as a need player. Condo has a reputation around the league as a solid long snapper. Raiders | Waufle to interview this week Jason La Canfora, of NFL.com, reports former New York Giants defensive line coach Mike Waufle will interview with the Oakland Raiders this week for the same position. Raiders | Cable’s status remains up in the air Steve Corkran, of the Oakland Tribune, reports no news transpired Monday, Jan. 18, regarding the fate of Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable, senior executive John Herrera said. Cable met with managing general partner Al Davis last week and agreed to meet again soon thereafter. However, there has been no word on when their next follow-up meeting will take place. Raiders | Seymour would like to re-sign Ian Rapoport, of the Boston Herald, reports Oakland Raiders DE Richard Seymour, who is an impending free agent, said during a radio interview that he would like to re-sign with the Raiders during the offseason. "I would love to re-sign out in Oakland. When you can be the foundation piece and help turn the organization around, that's a challenge for me. That's something where I'm willing to take on that responsibility and challenge of helping bring in some good guys and make a difference. I really enjoy putting on the silver and black," Seymour said. Raiders | Cable could learn fate soon Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports via Twitter that a decision on Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable's future with the team could likely be made by Tuesday, Jan. 19. There is little optimism inside the Raiders organization that Cable will return next season. Raiders | Cable safe for now The Associated Press reports Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable's future with the team remains safe at least until next week. Cable had not had a second straight day of meetings with managing general partner Al Davis as of early Friday, Jan. 15. Cable owns a record of 9-19 as head coach of the Raiders. Raiders | Ro. Ryan would be interested if Cable fired Tom Pedulla, of USAToday.com, reports Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan said he would be interested in the Oakland Raiders head coaching position if the Raiders decide to fire current head coach Tom Cable. Raiders | Hubbard signed to future contract Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the Oakland Raiders have signed WR Paul Hubbard to a future contract. Raiders | Cable expected to meet with Davis ESPN.com reports Oakland Raiders head coach Tom Cable is expected to meet with owner Al Davis Thursday, Jan. 14, to discuss his future with the team, a source told ESPN's Colleen Dominguez. The two could also meet Friday, Jan. 15. Raiders | Figurs signed to future contract Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports the Oakland Raiders have signed free-agent WR Yamon Figurs (Buccaneers) to a future contract. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Raiders | W. Brown retiring Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders assistant coach Willie Brown is retiring from professional football. |
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