Sports | Oakland Raiders It's Official: Raiders Fire Kiffin Coach let go three games into season after lengthy dispute with Oakland owner Davis By Nick McMaster Posted Sep 30, 2008 3:27 PM CDT Copied IN this Juan 23, 2007 file photo, Owner Al Davis, right, introduces Lane Kiffin, left, as the Oakland Raiders new head coach in Alameda, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File) The Oakland Raiders today fired head coach Lane Kiffin, who had been told he would be released following the team's 24-23 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 21, ESPN reports. Team owner Al Davis called Kiffin, whose 5-15 record with the team included fourth-quarter leads in 11 games, to relieve him of his duties. Offensive-line coach Tom Cable is seen as a likely replacement as head coach, team sources said. Kiffin was seen a risky hire in 2007 because, at 31, he was the NFL’s youngest head coach. While credited for improving performance last season, Kiffin reportedly had a falling out with Davis when he sought to fire defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. Read These Next Who added bill's proposed tax on clean energy? No one knows. Bryan Kohberger has admitted his guilt. Keith Urban interview ends after Nicole Kidman question. Trump gives merch to hesitating Republicans. Report an error