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Oakland Raiders: Does the Coaching Search Have an Endgame?

 
From the general consensus, about half the Raider Nation would love to see Tom Cable come back. However, the great question has been tossed around, if he can't, would he take a smaller job, and go back to his original job? Possible, but there has been rumors of Cable going to other clubs if he's unable to secure the HC position. The big point that fans made, and the media backed up, is this is Cable's dream job. Raider fan. Enjoyed his time working to improve the club. Worked hard to solve issues, get the team's mindset changed, and then had to watch as several coaches flew the coop. Now as it stands, there is a few options that can happen, that will either have Cable return, or, he'll wind up as the Offensive Coordinator. And most hope he doesn't wind up in Denver, since he would probably be able to deliver a blueprint on how to break down the Raiders for years to come, or hook up with Jim Mora in Seattle...Atlanta 2.0? Option one would call for Cable to be named Head Coach. This could ... (link)

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