The Facts: The Raiders are expected to hire former Patriots’ OC Josh McDaniels as their head coach, sources ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Diehards Line:NFL Network is also reporting the news. The two sides still are finalizing the contract, but McDaniels is their man. In fact, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports that McDaniels and former Pats exec Dave Ziegler, who will be their general manager, were the targets all along. The Raiders had backup plans, of course, but this was the goal. The Patriot Way is coming to Las Vegas. ... A more detailed version of this story is now available HERE.