Oakland's 34-3 loss in New Orleans on Sunday just reinforced the need for a coach to be fired to right the Raiders' ship.
Unfortunately, Al Davis hit the target, but he missed the bull's-eye.
Head coach Lane Kiffin should not have been fired. It should have been defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, the man Kiffin wanted to dump after last season.
For the second time this year, the Raiders allowed at least 30 points Sunday. Dating to Week 14 of last season, they have allowed 30 or more points five times in the past nine games. And it could have been six times had the Chargers' offense woken up earlier two weeks ago.
As someone who has watched Rob's dad, legendary defensive coach Buddy Ryan, Rob has been tarnishing the family legacy the past two years. He's not cutting it.
Rob looks great coaching. His long hair and loud demeanor harken memories of Raiders tough guys. Whether it is bad scheming or personnel, there's more wrong with the Raiders' defense than their offense.
It proves that Davis sees the world through Silver and Black glasses. Ryan looks the part of a great coach, but he doesn't act the part.
What to surf
www.pro-football-reference.com/coaches/RyanBu0.htm. Check Pro Football Reference to read more about defensive whiz Buddy Ryan.
What to watch
Baseball: Rays at Red Sox, 1:37 p.m., TBS; Phillies at Dodgers, 5:22 p.m., Ch. 40. No matter what happens today, this is the last doubleheader on TV this season.
What to do
High school volleyball: No. 3 Rocklin at No. 14 Granite Bay, 5 p.m. We recommended their first meeting, and the second should be just as good. Sunday's results
NFL
#149; Saints 34, RAIDERS 3
• Eagles 40, 49ERS 26
• Falcons 22, Bears 20
• Texans 29, Dolphins 28
• Vikings 12, Lions 10
• Rams 19, Redskins 17
• Jets 26, Bengals 14
• Colts 31, Ravens 3
• Buccaneers 27, Panthers 3
• Jaguars 24, Broncos 17
• Packers 27, Seahawks 17
• Cards 30, Cowboys 24 (OT)
• Chargers 30, Patriots 10
NLCS
• Dodgers 7, Phillies 2 Phillies lead series 2-1
NBA exhibition
• Lakers 94, KINGS 89
NHL
• SHARKS 1, L.A. Kings 0
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