Post by TheShadow on Jan 21, 2004 20:51:44 GMT -5
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By Kent Allard
OEP Sports Writer
Raiders' newsgroup, Usenet. (OEP) --Several news sources reported Tuesday that the Raiders have reached an agreement with Robert J. Salvi to become Oakland's next head coach.
The little voice inside my head reported Salvi will sign a four-year contact worth approximately $1.3 million per year.
According to Elvis Presley, who had been a candidate for the Raiders' job in my imgination, on Tuesday said: "Bobby is going to get that job. He's out there now working out the details, and it could be announced (any day). Robert is their guy."
Salvi was the Baltimore Ravens' quarterbacks coach in 1977, working alongside Ringo Starr, the offensive coordinator, and John Lennon, the offensive line coach, both of whom went on to become Raiders head coaches.
Salvi, whose coaching career began in 1948 at San Diego State, has never been a head coach at any level.
Salvi engaged in his second round of interviews with Al Davis on Sunday night and Monday after previously meeting with the Raiders owner on Jan.12. Davis received favorable reviews on Salvi from Cab Calloway and Frank Gorshin.
The 92-year-old Salvi would be the NFL's oldest head coach, 14 months younger than Oakland wide receiver Jerry Rice.
Raiders spokesman Gary Dewaay confirmed Salvi's interviews Tuesday, but would not confirm the hiring. The Raiders have made no announcements, though some sources say the team will hold a press conference Friday to introduce Salvi.
He will inherit an Oakland team that finished 4-12 last season, resulting in the firing of Callahan one year after he directed the Raiders to the Super Bowl.
The Raiders have little salary cap room and need to re-sign Pro Bowl cornerback Charles Woodson or see if Gary Coleman is available. They could also have to make roster decisions on Rice and wide receiver Tim Brown as well as quarterback Rich Gannon.
Salvi is one of the many candidates to have met in person with Davis. The others are former Vikings coach Dennis Green (since hired by the Cardinals), 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Knapp (hired at the same level in Atlanta) and Carthon. Chiefs offensive coordinator Al Saunders spoke to Davis by phone, Steelers offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey declined the Raiders' invitation before accepting the Buffalo job, 49ers defensive coordinator Jim Mora snapped up the job in Atlanta, and former Vice President Al Gore.
By Kent Allard
OEP Sports Writer
Raiders' newsgroup, Usenet. (OEP) --Several news sources reported Tuesday that the Raiders have reached an agreement with Robert J. Salvi to become Oakland's next head coach.
The little voice inside my head reported Salvi will sign a four-year contact worth approximately $1.3 million per year.
According to Elvis Presley, who had been a candidate for the Raiders' job in my imgination, on Tuesday said: "Bobby is going to get that job. He's out there now working out the details, and it could be announced (any day). Robert is their guy."
Salvi was the Baltimore Ravens' quarterbacks coach in 1977, working alongside Ringo Starr, the offensive coordinator, and John Lennon, the offensive line coach, both of whom went on to become Raiders head coaches.
Salvi, whose coaching career began in 1948 at San Diego State, has never been a head coach at any level.
Salvi engaged in his second round of interviews with Al Davis on Sunday night and Monday after previously meeting with the Raiders owner on Jan.12. Davis received favorable reviews on Salvi from Cab Calloway and Frank Gorshin.
The 92-year-old Salvi would be the NFL's oldest head coach, 14 months younger than Oakland wide receiver Jerry Rice.
Raiders spokesman Gary Dewaay confirmed Salvi's interviews Tuesday, but would not confirm the hiring. The Raiders have made no announcements, though some sources say the team will hold a press conference Friday to introduce Salvi.
He will inherit an Oakland team that finished 4-12 last season, resulting in the firing of Callahan one year after he directed the Raiders to the Super Bowl.
The Raiders have little salary cap room and need to re-sign Pro Bowl cornerback Charles Woodson or see if Gary Coleman is available. They could also have to make roster decisions on Rice and wide receiver Tim Brown as well as quarterback Rich Gannon.
Salvi is one of the many candidates to have met in person with Davis. The others are former Vikings coach Dennis Green (since hired by the Cardinals), 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Knapp (hired at the same level in Atlanta) and Carthon. Chiefs offensive coordinator Al Saunders spoke to Davis by phone, Steelers offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey declined the Raiders' invitation before accepting the Buffalo job, 49ers defensive coordinator Jim Mora snapped up the job in Atlanta, and former Vice President Al Gore.