It's Finally Official: Al Davis Shows Lane Kiffin the door

Technically, it is breaking news, but we all knew this was coming. The sad reality is that this turn of events has been a trend for this franchise for far too long. This firing has brought up the full range of reactions from fans and people league wide.

There are several people in the Raider Nation that are happy that Lane Kiffin was fired and there are several more that are simply pissed that they have to endure another ridiculous decision.

Lane Kiffin can leave with his head held high by showing a lot of class when his antagonist refused to act his age, again. There will be another coaching opportunity for him.

Al Davis also dropped the last classless act that he will not honor the contract with Lane Kiffin. You would imagine that it will be prorated at least. Although it is a known fact that Mike Shanahan was treated the same way and is still owed money.

I have a feeling that the above-mentioned issue and the firing will be an issue heard by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for resolution.

So who is the next contestant that can hold a clipboard and take orders from an out-of-touch owner, while having absolutely no authority and a 300-pound gorilla on their shoulders? Who will be the next guy that knows his place, behind Al Davis?

We know the answer to that one, only someone who is already on staff. Look for Tom Cable, Tom Rathman, James Lofton or Gregg Knapp to be named next guinea pig/person-to-be-fired later/next whipping boy/next victim/new Head Coach.

Offensive Line Coach Tom Cable is said to be the favorite. He will now have to choose his words carefully.

The Raiders, as a team, like their former young head coach, did not quit, and it is a known fact that they played hard.

The fact of the matter is that they didn’t make enough plays to win games against the Broncos, Bills, and the Chargers, two of which were there for the taking.

Al Davis fired Lane Kiffin just because he could, and we’re led to believe that the state of the franchise is entirely his fault?

So Al, you’re telling me as a fan, that it is Lane Kiffin’s fault that Javon Walker was grossly overpaid this off-season and not let go when the opportunity presented itself; and has proven to be one of the biggest free agent busts in recent memory?

You’re telling me that Lane Kiffin is at fault for the team consistently drafting with a top-10 draft choice? You’re telling me that it is Lane Kiffin’s fault that there is a deficiency in the front office in talent evaluation as far as personnel, veteran and college players?

So Al, you’re telling me that it is Lane Kiffin’s fault that several, if not all, talented and qualified coaches and players chose not to work in Oakland?

You’re telling me that it is Lane Kiffin’s fault that everyone knows that working in Oakland is reminiscent of a death march?

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