... in an ugly game today, I can't help but wonder—what's the plan for 2010? 

Rumormongers are already saying Al Davis wants to fire Cable for cause after the season.  It's just not that simple.

With five coaches since 2001, Al clearly can make the firing decision when he feels it's warranted.  If he fires another coach, it will be JaMarcus Russell's fifth play caller in three years.  Unless the next play caller is Russell's former LSU offensive coordinator, he'll have to learn a new playbook.  With $20M-plus guaranteed, his ability to adapt to the new system will cross Al's mind. 

If Al is true to form, he may fire Cable, but keep various assistants, such as Ted Tollner, John Marshall, and Paul Hackett.  If he does that, ...

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