Oakland Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin was fired by the team on September 30, 2008, after starting the season with a 1-3 record. The Raiders were 5-15 during Kiffin's tenure as coach. Offensive line coach Tom Cable will take over head coaching duties.ESPN.com: Raiders finally fire Kiffin... (September 30, 2008) Kiffin, who was told he would not be paid the remaining salary left on his contract, has filed a grievance in an attempt to regain the lost pay.ESPN.com: Source: Kiffin to File Grievance to Get Salary Owed by Raiders (October 16, 2008)