Tom Cable

Thomas Lee "Tom" Cable, Jr, (b. 1964) is a football coach, currently the offensive line coach for the NFL's Oakland Raiders, under head coach Lane Kiffin.

Cable was the offensive line coach in 2006 for the NFL's Atlanta Falcons under head coach Jim Mora, who was dismissed at the end of the season. Cable was the offensive coordinator for the UCLA Bruins for two seasons (2004-05) under head coach Karl Dorrell.

Tom Cable was the head coach at the University of Idaho, his alma mater, from 2000-03. He compiled a record of 11-35 (.239) in four seasons before being replaced by Nick Holt.

Cable played on the offensive line for the Vandals for head coaches Dennis Erickson and Keith Gilbertson, blocking for quarterback Scott Linehan. He was a starting guard for three seasons (1984-86), and had a brief stay with the Indianapolis Colts in 1987 before his coaching career began.

Cable played high school football in Snohomish, Washington, northeast of Seattle.

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Preceded by Chris Tormey	University of Idaho Head Football Coach 2000–2003	Succeeded by Nick Holt

Preceded by Jackie Slater and Irv Eatman	Oakland Raiders Offensive Line Coach 2007–Present	Succeeded by (current)

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