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FILE- In this Dec. 16, 2000, file photo, Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy (96) celebrates Seattle's 27-24 victory over the Oakland Raiders in an NFL football game in Seattle. Kennedy was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012.

FILE - This Dec. 4, 2011 file photo shows Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Minneapolis. The Oakland Raiders have requested permission to interview Denver offensive coordinator Mike McCoy for their open head coach job. A person familiar with the request confirmed a report by ESPN that the Raiders were going to interview McCoy. ESPN also reported that Oakland requested to interview Broncos defensive coordinator Dennis Allen for the job. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross, File)

The Oakland Raiders Sebastian Janikowski (11) prepares to make a field goal as teammate Shane Lechler (9) holds the ball against the Chicago Bears in their NFL game at Oakland, Calif. on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. Janikowski scored six field goals in the game to help the Raiders win 25-20.

Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) runs for a 70-yard touchdown against the New York Jets in the second quarter at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland, California, Sunday, September 25, 2011. The Raiders defeated the Jets, 34-24.