I received word the Raiders had hired or were going to hire Paul Hackett, the veteran offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach who was most recently with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Raiders senior executive John Herrera confirmed coach Lane Kiffin and Hackett have talked about a consultant's job, but said nothing had been finalized. Kiffin is currently on vacation and there likely would be no announcement _ if there is one at all _ until next week.

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