Sarkisian makes his case to be next Raiders coach
Oakland Raiders01/09/2007 9:22 AM The Contra Costa Times reports former Raiders quarterbacks coach Steve Sarkisian interviewed for the Raiders coaching vacancy Monday, he confirmed in a phone call Monday night. He is the first candidate known to have received an in-person interview since HC Art Shell got fired Thursday. Sarkisian, 32, spent most of the day at Raiders headquarters in Alameda in a face-to-face interview with managing general partner Al Davis. He left without a job offer but filled with hope. "It went extremely well," Sarkisian said. "Anytime you get an opportunity to interview with a man like Al Davis, it's a great opportunity and one I'll cherish." The Raiders did not issue any details about Sarkisian's interview, per team policy. Read more