NIGHT STALKER Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Imagine if Mangini had no say in roster moves...he probably wouldn't have taken the job for one thing. LANE LIVID ABOUT ROSTER MOVES A source with knowledge of the situation tells us that Raiders coach Lane Kiffin is fuming about the final round of roster cuts in Oakland. Though we don't know of any specific moves about which Kiffin is particularly upset, we're told that the bulk of the moves is evidence that owner Al Davis still has a significant amount of influence over the football operation. Even when what Davis wants conflicts with the wishes of his head coach. But what's Kiffin gonna do about it? He's a guy who was on no one's radar screen as an NFL head-coaching candidate at the end of the 2006 season, and his selection for the gig likely was influenced by the fact that he'd go along to get along. Despite the perception that, because Kiffin took the job no one wanted, he must not be very good, we've heard from several media types who are impressed with the former USC assistant. In our view, the mere fact that he didn't shrug in response to moves dictated from above tell us that Lane is his own man. It might get him fired from his current job, but it could help him land his next job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Imagine if Mangini had no say in roster moves...he probably wouldn't have taken the job for one thing. LANE LIVID ABOUT ROSTER MOVES A source with knowledge of the situation tells us that Raiders coach Lane Kiffin is fuming about the final round of roster cuts in Oakland. Though we don't know of any specific moves about which Kiffin is particularly upset, we're told that the bulk of the moves is evidence that owner Al Davis still has a significant amount of influence over the football operation. Even when what Davis wants conflicts with the wishes of his head coach. But what's Kiffin gonna do about it? He's a guy who was on no one's radar screen as an NFL head-coaching candidate at the end of the 2006 season, and his selection for the gig likely was influenced by the fact that he'd go along to get along. Despite the perception that, because Kiffin took the job no one wanted, he must not be very good, we've heard from several media types who are impressed with the former USC assistant. In our view, the mere fact that he didn't shrug in response to moves dictated from above tell us that Lane is his own man. It might get him fired from his current job, but it could help him land his next job. I don't know about the Kiffin or the Raiders, but every time I see one of your posts I pause to take a look at the sig pics as if I was seeing them for the first time. Go Air Force! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHT STALKER Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 I don't know about the Kiffin or the Raiders, but every time I see one of your posts I pause to take a look at the sig pics as if I was seeing them for the first time. Go Air Force! And I'm an Army guy too...blasphemy I tell ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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