Mark Davis confirmed he didn't decide to fire Jack Del Rio until he received a commitment from Jon Gruden to become head coach of the Oakland Raiders. Davis then conducted the required Rooney Rule interviews.

Davis and Gruden first met in Florida two months ago.

Del Rio and Gruden share the same agent, which complicated the situation for all parties.

If Gruden hadn't agreed to join the Raiders, Davis admitted he likely would have retained Del Rio.

The Raiders interviewed Tee Martin and Bobby Johnson before formally announcing Gruden's hiring.