January 27, 2012

The Oakland Raiders have announced the hiring of new coach Dennis Allen, who will be formally introduced Monday.

Allen, the former Denver defensive coordinator, is getting a
four-year contract.

New general manager Reggie McKenzie decided Tuesday to hire
Allen to replace the fired Hue Jackson as head coach. The two sides
finalized the details Thursday.

Allen is Oakland's seventh head coach since 2003. The Raiders
have gone nine straight seasons without a winning record or a
playoff berth, just missing out on the AFC West title on
tiebreakers with an 8-8 record last season.