Oakland Raiders News: Linehan Gives The Niners The Boot, Then Wants To See If The Silver and Blue Shoe Fits

by saint on Jan 22, 2009 11:02 PM PST Comment 18 comments

UPDATE: It appears that he will instead be running the Detroit Lion offense. It makes sense and it appears that they will definitely be drafting a QB. Than again, that second bit of news shouldn't be a surprise, even Mel Kiper knew that.

WOW, is all that I can say. After losing Tom Rathman to the Niners, I was beginning to think that coaches may see the Niners as a more attractive fit than the Raiders.

For those of you who didn't know, according to Niners Nation Linehan turned down the Niners offer to take over the offense and may want to join his College Teammate Tom Cable in Oakland.

Part of me wonders if this is similar to Al's decision to pass on Sarkisian for the man Sark wouldn't shut up about. Lane Kiffin. This seems too similar, seeing that Saunders just interviewed and then Linehan just showed up.

Hmmm?

So, this is of course nothing until John Herrera confirms it, BUT, what about Linehan?

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Herrera confirms

From the ContraCosta Times:

"There’s a strong possibility that we’re giong to have him in for an interview soon _ like within the next few days," team spokesman John Herrera said.

I like Linehan as an OC. Terrible as a head coach, but as an OC with his down field, spread-the-ball around style will fit perfectly with the weapons the Raiders are developing on offense.

Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.

by TheRaiderWay on Jan 22, 2009 11:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Sounds like Cable gave him a call

or he already wanted this prior to telling the 49er’s “no”. I read that he soured on the 49ers because of the QB situation, that would probably not be the case with the Raiders with Russell in place. I am more interested in the candidates for the defensive coordinators spot. I haven’t read anything about that other than McGiness of the Titans who was the LB coach there. It looked like Martindale for awhile but that ended soon enough.

by Laoren on Jan 23, 2009 10:23 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I think that the candidates may still be playing:

But when they start scheming us the way these guys did, and we weren't particularly ready for it, anything can happen."

by saint on Jan 23, 2009 10:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Linehan to Detroit

According to ESPN Linehan will be the Lions new OC:

LINK

Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.

by TheRaiderWay on Jan 23, 2009 10:51 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Scary (and not surprising) that even the Raiders team spokesman has no idea what's going on.

Ladies and gentlemen, your Oaktown Raiders!!!

by Bacon on Jan 23, 2009 11:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

wow

how pathetic.

Stang PRIDE!!!!!!!!!

by Robby1987 on Jan 23, 2009 4:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

how long

till u see raider fans putting the paper bags over our heads?

Stang PRIDE!!!!!!!!!

by Robby1987 on Jan 23, 2009 4:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Raiders fans wouldn't stoop so low.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jan 23, 2009 5:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It's all part of Al's master plan

said 67M only half-sarcastically.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jan 23, 2009 4:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I don't think

he has a plan any more. He dragged his feet here and look what happened. Look how many positions are open in the NFL right now. If he’s too sick to make interviews happen, then we need a GM. We need to get these guys in the building RIGHT NOW, interview them, and make decisions, or we’re gonna be no better than last year. It’s a disgrace to the Raiders to do what he’s doing. Settling for 3rd or 4th best is not good enough.

Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!

by mikesd1981 on Jan 23, 2009 5:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

But the great thing about Al and the Raiders, is that they'll spin it in such a way that whomever

they hire for whatever vacancies was their first choice anyways.
The Raiders crack me up just like Baghdad Bob used to.

by Bacon on Jan 23, 2009 5:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Then stop

following them and stop posting here.

Win, Lose, or Tie, Raiders til I die!

by mikesd1981 on Jan 23, 2009 6:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Dude, what didn't you understand about me calling them great and amusing?! I can't

stop following them nor posting on this site because they’re so entertaining!! I mean, who can’t be down with Al and the gang? They’re off the charts funny with their paranoia and poor play!! I love this sheot!!!!

by Bacon on Jan 23, 2009 7:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Todd Haley

That will be the Chiefs next head coach.

Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.

by TheRaiderWay on Jan 23, 2009 11:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Bacon

You’re annoying. Get you negativity out of here please.

Wack To Mack With The General and The Back. (J-Mac and D-Mac)

by Rayder K on Jan 24, 2009 12:09 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I'm positve, not negative (hence me being entertained)!

If you can’t be entertained by the Raiders antics, then they’re just going to drive you crazy. So please, just go along with Al’s conspiracy theories and paranoia because it’s a great ride, baby!!!!

by Bacon on Jan 24, 2009 7:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Trestman

A league “source” now speculates that former Raiders offensive coordinator Marc Trestman will interview with the Raiders for the same position.

Raiders senior executive John Herrera said they will “probably” interview one more offensive coordinator candidate — and don’t be surprised if that person is Marc Trestman, a league source said.

Trestman was the Raiders’ offensive coordinator for the 2002 Super Bowl run as the offense 389.8 total yards and 279.7 passing yards per game. He is head coach of the CFL’s Montreal Alouettes, winning coach of the year honors after leading them to the Grey Cup championship game last season.

Trestman has been a quarterbacks coach throughout his career. He was previously an offensive coordinator with the 49ers and Browns.

So, if this is true, then it appears that it will be between Al Saunders and Marc Trestman to become the Raiders new offensive coordinator under head coach Tom Cable.

Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.

by TheRaiderWay on Jan 24, 2009 8:07 AM PST reply actions 0 recs