The Facts:
The Raiders agreed to hire Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen as their next coach, league sources said Tuesday night. NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora previously reported that the Raiders were close to finalizing a deal with Allen earlier Tuesday.
Reported by NFL.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting the deal is done also. ... This after GM Reggie McKenzie, who's at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., told CSNBayArea.com earlier in the day that he had scheduled
a Tuesday night interview with Allen but hadn't yet made a final decision. Allen will be the first defensive-minded Raiders coach since John Madden was hired before the 1969 season. ... Stay tuned. We'll follow up as further details come to light.
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