Raiders might wait to talk to Whisenhunt
The last NFL team without a head coach may wait until after the last meaningful game of the season is completed before filling its vacancy.
Indications are that the Oakland Raiders, who dismissed head coach Norv Turner on Jan. 3 after two seasons and a 9-23 mark, are eyeing Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt as a potential candidate for the job. The only hitch: Under league rules, the Raiders can't discuss their opening with Whisenhunt until after the Steelers' season concludes... ...more
The last NFL team without a head coach may wait until after the last meaningful game of the season is completed before filling its vacancy.
Indications are that the Oakland Raiders, who dismissed head coach Norv Turner on Jan. 3 after two seasons and a 9-23 mark, are eyeing Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt as a potential candidate for the job. The only hitch: Under league rules, the Raiders can't discuss their opening with Whisenhunt until after the Steelers' season concludes... ...more