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 Feb. 12, 2012 9:30 a.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Raiders hire former Giants DC Lynn
The Raiders have hired former Giants defensive coordinator Johnnie Lynn as their defensive backs coach, FoxSports.com is reporting. Lynn was Philadelphia’s defensive backs coach in 2011 but was fired after one season with the Eagles. Lynn has also coached DBs for the 49ers, Ravens and Bucs. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 11, 2012 5:44 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Raiders hire Tulane coach as assistant
The Raiders have hired long-time college assistant coach Mark Hutson as their tight ends coach, FoxSports.com is reporting. Last year Hutson was Tulane’s OL coach and finished the season as Tulane's interim head coach. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 09, 2012 6:55 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Cornerback is a big need for Raiders
The Raiders were already in huge need of an upgrade at cornerback before cutting starting left corner Stanford Routt on Thursday. Chris Johnson, who missed most of last season with injuries, is the only veteran corner under contract, unless FS Michael Huff moves to corner. DeMarcus Van Dyke and Chimdi Chekwa had injury-plagued rookie seasons. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 09, 2012 6:40 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Penalties were a problem for released CB Routt
CB Stanford Routt, who was cut Thursday, had 17 penalties last season, the most by any cornerback in the NFL, according to ProFootballFocus.com. Of those 17, 8 were for holding and 7 for pass interference. Routt helped the Raiders set NFL single-season records for penalties and penalty yardage. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 09, 2012 6:19 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Routt burned for too many TDs
CB Stanford Routt, who was cut Thursday, allowed 9 touchdown catches last season, more than any other cornerback in the league, according to ProFootballFocus.com. Last year he signed a five-year, $54.5 million contract. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 09, 2012 6:17 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Newly released CB Routt struggled late in season
CB Stanford Routt, who was released Thursday, had four interceptions, 15 passes defensed and 49 tackles last season, but he struggled down the stretch and drew multiple flags for pass interference and illegal contact. New GM Reggie McKenzie and coach Dennis Allen quickly decided he wasn’t worth his huge contract and decided to cut their losses. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 09, 2012 6:14 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Raiders hire Holland as LB coach
Johnny Holland has been hired as linebackers coach and Keith Burns as assistant special teams coach, the Raiders announced Thursday. Holland, who was out of the NFL last season, was the Houston Texans’ linebackers coach from 2006-2010. He played for the Packers and began his coaching career with Green Bay. Burns, a long-time college coach, spent last season as Mississippi’s secondary coach. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 09, 2012 5:50 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Raiders cut CB Stanford Routt
The Raiders announced that they have released starting CB Stanford Routt, one season after they signed him to a huge long-term contract extension with $20 million guaranteed. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 08, 2012 3:41 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Saunders to stay with Raiders staff
The Raiders confirmed early reports that Al Saunders will stay with the team as a senior offensive assistant after spending last season as offensive coordinator. The Raiders ranked 11th in total offense last season with Saunders as the coordinator and fired coach Hue Jackson, who called the plays. Greg Knapp was hired to replace Saunders as Oakland’s offensive coordination. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 08, 2012 1:47 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Report: Ex-QB coach DeFillipo joins Knapp in Raiders return
Former Raiders QBs coach John DeFillipo is returning to the team to coach quarterbacks, ESPN is reporting. DeFillipo, who coached quarterbacks at San Jose State the past two seasons, was a Raiders assistant from 2007-2008 under ex-coach Lane Kiffin and offensive coordinator Greg Knapp, who has also returned to the Raiders. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 08, 2012 12:21 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Report: Former OC Saunders to stay on as offensive assistant
Former offensive coordinator Al Saunders will remain with the the team as a senior offensive assistant through the 2013 season, NFL.com is reporting. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 08, 2012 9:15 a.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Reports: USC assistant Gilmore to become Raiders WRs coach
The Raiders will hire USC assistant coach Ted Gilmore as their wide receivers coach, according to multiple reports. Gilmore served as USC’s wide receivers coach last season under former Raiders coach Lane Kiffin. Gilmore will replace Sanjay Lal, who was hired as Jets wide receivers coach after his contract with the Raiders expired. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 4:56 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Jones happy to meet new coaches
RB Taiwan Jones, via Twitter, said that after meeting some of his new coaches Tuesday he’s optimistic about the 2012 season. “It felt good to be back in the facility today. Got a chance to meet some of the new staff #startofsomethingnew, I got a good feeling about this year.” Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 06, 2012 3:51 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Tarver may have Raiders playing more 3-4 schemes
New coach Dennis Allen coached a 4-3 defense last year as Denver’s defensive coordinator, but most of new defensive-coordinator Jason Tarver’s experience at Stanford and with the 49ers was in the 3-4. The Raiders have been a 4-3 team for years, but Allen said he wants to use multiple fronts, and Tarver’s addition could signal a heavier dose of 3-4 schemes. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 06, 2012 3:40 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Allen still has many coaching positions to fill
After hiring Jason Tarver on Monday as his defensive coordinator, new coach Dennis Allen still has plenty of spots to fill on his staff. Allen has to a hire assistants to coach wide receivers, tight ends, quarterbacks, linebackers, defensive linemen and defensive backs. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 06, 2012 3:27 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - New DC Tarver is a brainiac
Dennis Allen has said he wants the Raiders to be an intelligent team, and hiring Jason Tarver as D-coordinator should help. He has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Santa Clara, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and he also has a master’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UCLA. He honed his football IQ during 10 seasons as a 49ers assistant and one as Stanford’s co-defensive coordinator. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 06, 2012 3:24 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Raiders considered many candidates for DC
Before hiring Stanford co-defensive coordinator Jason Tarver as their D-coordinator, the Raiders interviewed ex-Chargers and 49ers coordinator Greg Manusky for the job, but he took that position with the Colts. The Raiders reportedly were denied permission to interview Broncos LB coach Richard Smith and Saints DL coach Bill Johnson. NFL position coaches under contract can be blocked from leaving for a coordinator’s job. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 06, 2012 3:04 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Raiders hire defensive coordinator
Jason Tarver has been hired as Oakland’s new defensive coordinator, the team announced Monday. After spending 10 seasons as a 49ers assistant coach, Tarver was Stanford’s co-defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach last season. Stanford ranked third in the nation in rushing defense, allowing 84.4 yards per game. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 04, 2012 6:34 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - DC candidate Tarver is a pretty smart guy
Stanford co-defensive coordinator Jason Tarver, reported by ESPN to be a candidate for the Raiders’ defensive coordinator opening, was an assistant coach with the 49ers for 10 seasons before moving to Stanford last year. His resume also includes a master’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UCLA. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 04, 2012 5:57 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Brown, Carter, Reed all fail to make Hall of Fame
Ex-Raider WR Tim Brown was one of three wide-outs among the 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, joining Cris Carter and Andre Reed. Of the three, Brown was the only one who didn’t survive the cut to 10. Brown tweeted that no wide-out was chosen for the Hall’s Class of 2012. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 04, 2012 5:55 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Tim Brown misses Pro Football Hall of Fame again
Ex-Raiders WR Tim Brown, one of 15 modern era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, tweeted that he was passed over for the second straight year. “Raider nation!! Don't bother to watch tonight they passed on me again!! In fact, no wrs made it again. Gotta get some of y'all in there!!” The selections were to be officially announced during a selection show on NFL Network, which began at 5:30 Eastern Time. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 04, 2012 5:53 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Report: Raiders eye Stanford DC Tarver
The Raiders are considering hiring Stanford defensive coordinator Jason Tarver, a former 49ers assistant coach, as their new defensive coordinator, ESPN is reporting. Ex-49ers and Chargers defensive coordinator Greg Manusky interviewed for the job but was hired by the Colts to coordinate their defense. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 04, 2012 5:14 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Two ex-Raiders to play for Patriots in Super Bowl
A pair of former Raiders will suit up for New England in Super Bowl XLVI: reserve DT Gerard Warren and backup DB Sterling Moore. Moore, an undrafted rookie out of SMU, stood out in camp this year with the Raiders but was surprisingly cut. He started three games for the Pats this year and has four passes defensed in two playoff games. Warren started 37 games for Oakland between 2007-09 and had 10 sacks. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 04, 2012 4:07 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Raiders great Tim Brown among Hall of Fame finalists again
WR Tim Brown, the Raiders all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards and receiving TDs, is one of 15 modern era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the second straight year. The Class of 2012 will be announced at 5:30 Eastern Time on Saturday, with a maximum of five modern-era spots available. WR Cris Carter is also a finalist. He had more catches and TD catches than Brown, while Brown had more receiving yards. It's highly unlikely more than one wide-out will be selected. Raiders RapidReports
 Feb. 03, 2012 4:53 p.m. - by Eric Gilmore - Allen has most of staff in place, seeks D-coordinator
Dennis Allen has yet to hire a D-coordinator or a single defensive assistant, but most of his offensive staff is complete. He is still searching for assistants to coach wide receivers and tight ends. Broncos LB coach Richard Smith and Saints DL coach Bill Johnson were denied permission to interview with Oakland. Raiders RapidReports
 
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