HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have requested interviews with Los Angeles Chargers assistant general manager Chad Alexander and Pittsburgh Steelers director of professional scouting Sheldon White for their vacant manager position general.
These are in addition to the club’s first requests to interview Tampa Bay Buccaneers assistant general manager John Spytek and Green Bay Packers vice president of player personnel Jon-Eric Sullivan.
Las Vegas is looking to replace Tom Telesco, who was fired last week. The Raiders are also looking for a coach after Antonio Pierce was firedalso last week.
They requested or conducted interviews with former Seattle and Southern California Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, Detroit Lions coordinators Aaron Glenn on defense and Ben Johnson on offense, Denver Broncos defensive coordinator, Vance Joseph, Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken, former New York Jets coach Robert. Saleh and Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.
Johnson, one of the most in-demand candidates this cycle, was asked Wednesday about his interviews with the Raiders and whether he had any on-field contact with minority owner Tom Brady.
“I don’t know anything of that nature,” Johnson said. “I met him at the Packers game (November 3) on the field. I saw him for a second before the game. It’s the first time I’ve met him, and that’s it.
The former seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback is believed to have a say in the search.
When later asked if he spoke with Brady last weekend, Johnson replied: “Above my pay grade.” »
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AP Sports Writer Larry Lage in Allen Park, Michigan, contributed to this report.
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