Raiders News: Dennis Allen Fired

The Oakland Raiders have fired head coach Dennis Allen, according to _________. Allen went 4-12 in both 2012 and 2013, and was fired by owner Mark Davis following a meeting at the Raiders facility on Tuesday.

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Allen's firing reportedly came down to his refusal to fire any of his assistants. Mark Davis was willing to retain Allen if he let several assistants go, but Allen's point-blank refusal forced Davis into action. Allen departs with a 8-24 record in Oakland.

While the Raiders face a daunting rebuilding process with a wide variety of needs on both sides of the ball, they'll finally enter an offseason with cap space in 2014 thanks to the maneuvering of GM Reggie McKenzie.