When the Raiders new coaching staff was put in place this offseason, the Raiders' longest tenured coach was not in the plans. Al Saunders had survived two previous coaching changes to remain with the Raiders, but couldn't survive a third. He was asked to take a place in the team's front office, but turned down the offer in favor of retiring.
"I've coached in this league for 34 years and I was in college for 11 years and I think it's time to spend some time with my family and do some things that are very meaningful for me in that regard," Saunders told this network over the weekend.