Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson
Twice this week, Raiders coach Lane Kiffin let us enter his world as the Raiders' coach.
First, he explained there is no job security as the team's coach. Now, he is saying he is not involved in the team's defense. He said defensive coordinator Rob Ryan and team owner Al Davis run the show on that side of the ball.
"I'm not going to get really get into if I was the defensive coordinator what I would do because that doesn't really matter," Kiffin said. "I'm the head coach. I oversee everything and I control what I can control. Do I have the exact belief we do on defense? No, but it's hard to have the exact belief that we do. So, it is what it is."
It's amazing that Kiffin is this honest. The man says what he feels. He may pay for it, but, at least, it would be on his terms.
Williamson joined ESPN.com in 2008 after four seasons covering the Denver Broncos for the Denver Post. He previously covered the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks.
