Raiders expected to sign veteran offensive coordinator Hackett
Veteran offensive coordinator Paul Hackett is expected to join the Raiders as a consultant, Bay Area News Group staff writer Jerry McDonald reported.
Hackett last worked in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also has worked for the Cleveland Browns, 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos, and New York Jets during his long career.
Raiders senior executive John Herrera confirmed that Raiders coach Lane Kiffin and Hackett have talked about a consultant's job, McDonald reported on his blog. However, Herrera added, nothing had been finalized.
Hackett is well regarded as an offensive-minded coach who excels at instructing quarterbacks.
That, no doubt, was factored into the equation when the Raiders approached Hackett, given inexperienced quarterback JaMarcus Russell is the starter this season.
