Report: Al Davis finally ready to fire Kiffin Oakland, CA (Sports Network) - Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis is
reportedly prepared to fire second-year head coach Lane Kiffin on Tuesday.
According to the Oakland Tribune, Davis was interviewing candidates to
replace Kiffin Monday night.
Raiders offensive coordinator Greg Knapp, offensive line coach Tom Cable and
Paul Hackett, a scout with the organization and former offensive coordinator,
were believed to be interviewed.
Meanwhile, defensive coordinator Rob Ryan and wide receivers coach James
Lofton have interviewed for the Raiders c... More...
Adam Schefter of NFL.com reports Derrick Burgess has a partially torn triceps and will miss at least 2-4 weeks. The Raiders hope that the injury will heal by itself. If not, Burgess could need season-ending surgery.
Raiders inactives: QB Marques Tuiasosopo (3rd), WR Todd Watkins, DB Rashad Baker, DE Derrick Burgess, T James Marten, C John Wade, TE Ben Troupe. TE John Madsen.
Raiders cornerback DeAngelo Hall said he has been beaten on plays because he is not used to playing the Raiders' press coverage, and wrist and ankle injuries have bothered him, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
