Raiders' Cable meets with Davis to discuss allegations
Oakland coach Tom Cable said yesterday that he has spoken with Raiders owner Al Davis about allegations that Cable has a history of violent behavior toward women.
"What we talked about is between us and we'll keep it that way," he said.
Cable said the conversation came within the past 2 days and that his job status was not discussed. Cable said he plans to coach the team for the remainder of the season.
The Raiders are undergoing a "serious evaluation" of allegations made to ESPN by Cable's first wife, Sandy Cable, and former girlfriend, Marie Lutz, that the coach physically abused them at various times during their relationships.
In a statement on Sunday, Cable acknowledged striking Sandy Cable with an open hand. Cable said the altercation happened more than 20 years ago and was the only time he's ever touched a woman inappropriately. He stood by that statement yesterday, declining to answer any questions on the topic.
In other news, running back Darren McFadden (knee), receiver Chaz Schilens (foot) and offensive lineman Robert Gallery (leg) all returned to practice on a limited basis. Cable expects all three to be able to play when the team returns from its bye to face Kansas City on Nov. 15.
Noteworthy
* Dallas receiver Roy Williams said although he is the team's No. 1 receiver, it's No. 2 Miles Austin who is getting the better throws from quarterback Tony Romo.
"It's just not even close," Williams told ESPN.com. "It's not even funny."
Williams has 14 receptions for 249 yards and two touchdowns this season. Austin has 26 catches for 523 yards and six TDs.
"He gets the ball thrown correctly his way," Williams said of Austin. "I'm stretching and falling and doing everything. Our footballs [from Romo to Williams] are everywhere right now."
* Indianapolis has lost starting linebacker Tyjuan Hagler for the rest of the season with a ruptured biceps. Second-year linebacker Philip Wheeler and undrafted rookie Ramon Humber are expected to replace Hagler.
* Cleveland linebacker Kamerion Wimbley was fined $7,500 by the NFL for his hit on Chicago quarterback Jay Cutler during Sunday's game. The Browns were assessed a 15-yard penalty on the play. Wimbley's agent, Joe Linta, said his client will appeal the fine.
In other news, Browns running back Jamal Lewis, who announced on Sunday that he'll retire after this season - his 10th in the NFL - said he would not change his mind. There was speculation that he was just overreacting after the Browns' 30-6 loss in Chicago.
* Wide receiver Anquan Boldin (sprained ankle) and defensive tackle Darnell Dockett (sore ankle and neck) sat out Arizona's practice but say they expect to play Sunday at Chicago.
* Kansas City placed Jarrad Page, a 3-year starter at free safety, on injured reserved and signed free-agent cornerback Travis Daniels, who played for Cleveland last season. Chiefs coach Todd Haley said Page was hurt in practice last Thursday but did not specify the injury.
* Houston coach Gary Kubiak wouldn't say if running back Steve Slaton, who starred at Conwell-Egan High, would start Sunday at Indianapolis.
Slaton, tied for the NFL lead in lost fumbles with five, was benched in the first quarter of last week's win over Buffalo. Ryan Moats replaced him and scored three touchdowns.
* Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck sat out most of practice to rest his broken ribs, though the Seahawks expect him to start Sunday against Detroit.
* Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy strongly hinted that recently re-signed veteran right tackle Mark Tauscher could start Sunday at Tampa Bay - his first action since a major knee injury last December. Veteran left tackle Chad Clifton might also be ready to return from an ankle injury. The return of either would be welcomed by quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who has been sacked 31 times in seven games.
* Andrea McNulty, who has accused Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault in a lawsuit, has resigned from her position at the Harrah's casino in Lake Tahoe, Calif., according to a report.
McNulty's attorney, Calvin Dunlap, told ESPN that she resigned "because of the way she was being treated by her employer."
McNulty, a former VIP host, has filed a lawsuit seeks a minimum of $440,000 in damages from Roethlisberger and at least $50,000 in damages from Harrah's officials, regarding the alleged incident in July 2008 in which she alleges that that Roethlisberger lured her to his room under the pretense of needing his television repaired. Roethlisberger has denied the allegations.
