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Raiders Coach Tells Al Davis He Won't Quit

Posted Jan 26, 08 7:29 AM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – Al Davis has asked Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin to resign and Kiffin has refused, reports ESPN. Kiffin, who coached the Raiders to a 4-12 record in his first season, has instead told Davis to fire him. The pair have been battling over the coaching staff since shortly after the Raiders season ended. Kiffin wanted to fire defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, but Davis wouldn't let him.

If Kiffin quits he forfeits an estimated $2 million a year for the next two years. Dennis Green may replace Kiffin if he is out. "I'm not going to comment on anything that has transpired in the past three weeks," Kiffin said. The Raiders, who've had  three coaches and gone 19-61 since losing the 2002 Super Bowl, denied the reports.

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Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin, left, confers with defensive coordinator Rob Ryan during the third quarter against the San Diego Chargers in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, in Oakland,...   (Associated Press)
Oakland Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin watches the game in the final minutes of their NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007. The Texans defeated the Raiders,...   (Associated Press)
JaMarcus Russell, left, the No.1 overall pick in the NFL draft, shakes hands with coach Lane Kiffin during football mini-camp in this May 4, 2007 file photo in Alameda, Calif. Kiffin may not be around...   (Associated Press)
Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis talks with the media as he leaves the NFL owners meetings Wednesday, March 28, 2007, in Phoenix. Reports say Davis has asked coach Lane Kiffin to quit.(AP Photo/Matt York)   (Associated Press)
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