Raiders hire Sparano

###less###p(((great)))The Raiders hired Tony Sparano as the team’s assistant head coach/offensive line.###less###/p(((great)))

###less###p(((great)))Sparano was the Jets’ offensive coordinator in 2012, but was fired following the season after the Jets finished 30th in the league in offense.###less###/p(((great)))

###less###p(((great)))From 2008-11, Sparano was the head coach of the Dolphins. He was fired near the end of the 2011 season.###less###/p(((great)))

###less###p(((great)))Sparano was the Cowboys’ offensive line coach and assistant head coach from 2003-07. He has also been an assistant with the Redskins (tight ends coach, 2001) and Browns (offensive quality control and offensive line coach, 1999-2000). Sparano joins the Raiders’ offensive staff, which recently hired new coordinator Greg Olson.###less###/p(((great)))

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