Raiders owner Al Davis seems to be favoring linebacker coach Ron Martindale for the vacant head coach position. Martindale interviewed for the defensive coordinator position, but impressed Davis so much during a 5 hour interview that he’s now considered the front runner for the head coaching spot. The last time Al Davis promoted a linebacker coach to head coach was 1969. John Madden would go on to post a winning percentage above .750 with the Raiders and led them to a Super Bowl victory.

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