Cable likely knew this was coming when he heavily criticized JaMarcus Russell a couple weeks ago. Some rumored candidates for the job include former NFL assistant Marc Trestman, Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh, Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride, ex-Giants coach Jim Fassel and Packers assistant head coach Winston Moss.

Elsewhere around the NFL:

Jacksonville: SI’s Peter King reports that Jacksonville Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio is making calls to potential staff members in anticipation of leaving Jacksonville for USC. Meanwhile, the Florida Times Union reports Del Rio is safe if he wants to stay with the Jags and he is scheduled to meet with owner Wayne Weaver on Tuesday. In light of this latest development, however, it’s possible Del Rio might intentionally tank the “interview” with Weaver to coach his alma mater. Oregon State’s Mike Riley, Washington’s Steve Sarkisian, and Titans coach Jeff Fisher have already turned down the Trojans, who are running out of high-profile options.

Miami: In more coaching news, the Dolphins have fired defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni. Scout.com’s Adam Caplan reports that Miami has interest in Romeo Crennel as a possible successor. The Fins were a top-ten team against the run in 2008, Pasqualoni’s first year on the job, but fell to 18th this past season and his unit was never effective against the pass. New York is in need of a defensive coordinator and head coach Tom Coughlin is a Syracuse alumnus.

Oakland: Free agent DL Richard Seymour said Monday that he will not consider returning to the New England Patriots in 2010. “There’s probably about 31 teams I’d consider,” Seymour said. Asked if New England is among them, he replied “That isn’t something I’m looking to do at all.” Seymour, 30, was clearly hurt when the Pats sent him to Oakland last September.

New York: The New York Giants have formally approached Jim Haslett about their defensive coordinator vacancy, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. However, Schefter says the union “sounds like a longshot for now.” Haslett, 54, stayed busy this offseason by coaching in the UFL.

Washington: The Washington Redskins have reportedly offered Broncos RBs coach Bobby Turner a spot on their staff, with the title of “associate head coach.” This would be an upward move for Turner, who’s only been a position coach in the NFL.

Green Bay: The Packers have denied the Bears permission to interview QBs coach Tom Clements for Chicago’s offensive coordinator vacancy.

Elsewhere around the NFL:

Seattle: ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Julius Jones experienced bleeding in his lung after being hospitalized Sunday. Jones will stay in the hospital overnight for observations while the Seattle Seahawks travel home. Expect Jones to miss at least two games. Fantasy owners figure to get at least two starts (@ MIN, @ STL) out of Justin Forsett.

Philadelphia: According to NFL.com’s Steve Wyche, there is “speculation” that Brian Westbrook’s second concussion in his last two games could keep him out for a “prolonged period” and perhaps jeopardize his season and/or career. Coach Andy Reid admitted that Westbrook took a “heck of a hit” Sunday and that “football is secondary” in this situation. “We’ve got to look at this kid and for his future,” he added. Wyche suggests that the Eagles could express interest in free agents Edgerrin James and Larry Johnson.

Cincinnati: The Cincinnati Bengals say that Cedric Benson (hip flexor) will be ready for Week 11. Benson also says the injury won’t keep him out, though he probably won’t practice much next week. He finished Sunday’s win over Pittsburgh with just seven rushes for 22 yards, but it was a good sign that he was able to briefly return to the game. Benson has an incredibly favorable Week 11 matchup against Oakland.

Miami: Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown left the stadium on crutches after injuring his right ankle in Sunday’s two-point win over Tampa Bay. “I don’t think it’s too bad,” Brown said, optimistically. “We took X-rays. We’ll wait to see what happens.” Brown also called his injury a “rolled” ankle, but the fact that he couldn’t reenter doesn’t bode well. Miami Dolphins has a short week, playing on Thursday night, so missing next weeks game is a distinct possibility.

Oakland: Raiders RB Darren McFadden rushed just four times for 11 yards in the Raiders’ loss to the Chiefs. McFadden was used sparingly in his first game coming off knee surgery. Perhaps Oakland’s coaches weren’t impressed with his pregame warmups, as Michael Bush started the game with Justin Fargas coming in for relief. It will take a couple of weeks for McFadden to get back in the groove.

Elsewhere around the NFL:

San Diego: According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, LaDainian Tomlinson is “likely” playing his last season for the Chargers. Tomlinson can no longer create on his own, lacks burst to the outside, and isn’t a passing-game asset. The San Diego Chargers almost certainly won’t exercise his $2M roster bonus next March, irrespective of his colt following that he has in San Diego. Look for the Chargers to draft a RB in the 2010 draft that pears well with Darren Sproles.

Houston: Texans GM Rick Smith confirmed Tuesday that the team will not pursue free agent Larry Johnson.” We took all the factors into consideration — football, off-the-field issues, and we determined that it wasn’t a good fit for us at this time,” Smith said. “We’ve got confidence in our backs.” Johnson will find a home this season, the only question is where.

Carolina: According to beat writer Darin Gantt, Muhsin Muhammad isn’t likely to play “for a few (more) weeks…setting up his December farewell tour,” Gantt continues. Moose is in a contract year and can’t get open consistently at age 36. He’ll probably consider retirement in the offseason. Look for the Panthers to draft a WR in the first round of the 2010 draft.

Cleveland: Browns QB Brady Quinn is expected to start for the Cleveland Browns on Sunday according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Even with Derek Anderson struggling, it was a bit of a shock that Quinn regained his job. Even so, don’t expect the Browns offense to show much improvement with Quinn under center.

New York: Jets WR Braylon Edwards said Monday that he wants to remain with the Jets next season and beyond. Edwards will be a restricted free agent after the season without a new CBA, meaning the Jets can bring him back on a one-year deal for $5 million if they want. Edwards is reportedly seeking a long-term deal worth $9 million per season. “After the season, we’ll sit down and talk,” said GM Mike Tannenbaum. “We hope he’s with us for years to come.”

Al Davis, 79, is at the point where no coach seems to want to work with him anymore and the Raiders change coaches more the square dancing partners do. Constant coaching changes is not a element for success because the team doesn’t have a chance to build any sort of chemistry to become successful. Coaches need time to develop a relationship with their players and earn their trust. While Al Davis seems to have good intentions for his team maybe the league has passed him by. Davis was one of the people who helped with the NFL/AFL merger in 1970 and was an instrumental part of the Raiders championship success early on. If the Raiders want to return to their “commitment to success”, which at this point seems to be an ironic phrase, Al Davis will probably have to pass the torch to someone else who can bring fresh ideas and a new mentality to the Raiders organization. The Raiders have become the NFL’s witness protection program and no coach seems eager to take the once prestigious head coaching job.

Professional sports teams go through periods of highs and lows but the Raiders have shown nothing that would indicate that would suggest they are on the right path to overall success. While the NFL is ever changing and evolving Al Davis seems to be stuck in the past and living off what he did and not what he is currently doing, and what he is doing is wrecking his own franchise. If the Raiders do succeed it won’t be because of Al davis but inspite of him.

After a long period without a Super Bowl appearance the raider were in Super Bowl XXXVII against the Tampa bay Buccaneers. The game didn’t go as the Raiders planned losing in a noncompetitive game 48-21. It was a bitter sweet season with Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon winning the Most Valuable Player award throwing for nearly 5,000 yards and twenty-six touchdown passes Since there Super Bowl appearance the Raiders have been technically the worst team in the NFL with the most losses since 2003.

The Raiders have had numerous great players put on the silver and black which include running back Marcus Allen, quarterback George Blanda, defensive end Howie Long, guard Gene Upshaw, center Jim Otto, and head coach Jon Madden, all in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Owner Al Davis has been apart of the Raiders organization since 1963 as either a coach, managing general partner, and now owner. Davis emphasized “Commitment to Excellence” to bring out the best in all his players at all times. The Super Bowl wins seem like a distance memory the Raiders have a mountain of work to do before they are one of the elite teams.

Despite the failures of the Oakland Raiders the last few seasons the fans, or better known as “Raider Nation” with the “Black Hole” still support the team and hope one day they can turn the page and start their winning ways again.

Lane Kiffin has shown vast improvement with the Oakland Raiders in the short time that he has been at the helm. The players seem to have bought into his system, and they seem to really like to play for the coach. Everybody seems to like Kiffin but Al Davis.  He has shown the potential to be one very good NFL coach. Couldn’t you see Kiffin succeeding with another team and become Mike Shanahan part II.  And I’m sure alot of the Kiffin’s positive qualities that he has displayed were the same qualities that Al Davis saw and liked when he hired Lane Kiffin.  The only reason why he will be fired is because Kiffin has stood up to the Al Davis for what he believed would be the best for the team.  With Al Davis’s history of firing and hiring head coaches, what potential head coach would want to work for Mr. Davis, knowing that you will have little control over your coaching decisions?  What potential head coach would want to go to Oakland knowing that in a year or two it’s almost engraved in stone that you won’t be the head coach?   The new coach would be set up for failure from the beginning.  Who would Al Davis hire since he will be turned down by all of his NFL prospects?  Will he try to get the current USC quarterback coach like he did with Lane Kiffin?  I don’t think the water boy on USC’s sideline would want to work for Al Davis after his treatment with Kiffin. Okay after he sees the financial figures he would but you get my point. There were reasons why Davis hired Kiffin.  With the micro managing that Al Davis has displayed, it says a lot about Davis’s judgement.  It says that he doesn’t trust his decision that he made selecting a coach. The same way it has been the last couple of times Davis made coaching hires.

No coach will be able to excel until Al Davis either lets go some of the control or Davis meets his maker.  I know that he likes his retro look like he had in his glory days with the Raiders.  But these aren’t those Raiders and this is a different time.  Al Davis used to be an excellent NFL owner.  To bad he is ruining his legacy.