Shell Steadfast About Staying as White Appears Closer to Post

Although all signs point to Mike White being named Raider coach, perhaps as early as today, Art Shell is not conceding anything.

“Nothing has been decided,” said Shell Wednesday night. “I’m still going to work tomorrow like I do every day.”

According to one source, Shell is asking owner Al Davis to give him one more year.

But, according to another source, there have been exploratory talks with the Miami Dolphins about Shell becoming an assistant on Coach Don Shula’s staff.

Shell could have a front-office job with the Raiders, an organization he has been with for 27 years, but he wants to continue coaching.

Asked about what he would do if fired, Shell said, “If and when the time comes, I’ll address that.”

Earlier in the day, Shell told a reporter, “My friends are telling me there is life after the Raiders.”

It is believed that the coaching situation would have been cleared up by now if not for the death of former player and broadcaster Bob Chandler, who was buried Wednesday. Davis put everything on hold until after the funeral.