Steve Sarkisian

When it looked like the Raiders were going to hire a new coach -- Steve Sarkisian -- he woke up from this bad dream and realized what he would be getting himself into. He withdrew from consideration today, leaving the Raiders empty handed and backpedaling, saying that he was never offered the job. Maybe not, but who cares. So we know it won't be Sarkisian or James Lofton coaching the Raiders next year. My money is on Rob Ryan, the Raiders' defensive coach. At least the defense was good, so why not reward this guy and let him find an offensive coordinator so the Raiders can double their wins next year.