Lofton interview concludes

Just Blog Baby | A Blog For Oakland ... found this 1/30/2008 on www.ibabuzz.com [flag]

The Raiders finished a day-long interview with James Lofton for an undisclosed position and senior executive John Herrera had no announcements other than the interview went well and there could be a resolution in the next day or so. Lofton, fired last week by the San Diego Chargers, twice interviewed for the head coaching job with Al Davis. His interview this time was with coach Lane Kiffin ... [link]

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A Couple Answers, Kiffin to Stay?
Published 1/30/2008 by Christopher Perales at Just Blog Baby | A Blog For Oakland Raiders Fans
Oakland Raiders senior executive John Herrera made a few comments that Jerry McDonald helped to shed light on. McDonald posted the report last night, following James Lofton’s interview. His interview (Lofton) this time was with coach Lane Kiffin and offensive coordinator Greg Knapp , according to Herrera Having Kiffin and Knapp involved in the hiring of an offensive assistant means any differences the head coach has with owner Al Davis regarding makeup of the defensive staff appear well short of Kiffin either resigning or being fired in the near future. While stories ...

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