Silver and Black Report

The Oakland Raiders are refuting a report that a few members of the defensive coaching staff have been fired. Lets just remember, it’s not the first time the organization has denied reports that eventually came to fruition.

A local radio station in Oakland reported that coordinator Chuck Bresnahan; linebackers coach Greg Biekert and secondary coaches Rod Woodson and Kevin Ross have been released of their duties.

Hue Jackson stated that decisions regarding anyone on his staff would be made very soon.

With all the issues on defense, it’s safe to say that the Silver & Black will make changes on their staff…

But whom and when are questions that we’ll have to wait for.

In the past, Oakland has been known to take their time disseminating information about changes or non-changes along their staff, especially when rumors begin to circulate. With Al Davis’ passing, will things remain the same?

As I tweeted earlier tonight, Bresnahan, Biekert and Woodson were Davis’ choices. He was always faithful to past staffers and former players, which is one reason why those hirings were made.

You can easily deduce all of them could be on the hot seat right now.

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The Oakland Raiders announced on their official web site the addition of Kevin Ross to the coaching staff.

Ross will be assigned to the defensive backs. He has spent five campaigns coaching with the Minnesota Vikings and the San Diego Chargers.

“We are incredibly excited to add Kevin to our coaching staff,” commented Tom Cable. “He had a long and successful playing career and earned the respect of every team he joined along the way and we are fortunate to have him here”.