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November 4, 2009

Raiders Can't Allow Cable to Continue

Ann Killion, Sports Illustrated

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The exit door is open once again at Raiders headquarters. The path out is greased for Tom Cable.

On Monday afternoon, the Raiders released a statement regarding the new crop of ugly allegations against Cable -- that he has a history of physical violence against women. And the gist of the statement is the Raiders might soon be on their seventh head coach in nine seasons.

Al Davis has fired coaches for far less. Usually, the losing record is enough. Cable has that, too -- his team lost in San Diego and heads into the bye week at 2-6.

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