"No, we haven't had any conversations," Fassel said on SIRIUS NFL Radio, "and the thing is, some of the things got blown out of proportion."

ESPN reported Sunday that Fassel sent a letter to Davis expressing his desire to replace Tom Cable as coach next season.

Team executive John Herrera reiterated Tuesday that Davis is focused on this season and hasn't solicited prospective candidates to replace Cable. Davis fired Lane Kiffin on Sept. 30 and promoted Cable on an interim basis.

Fassel said he regularly speaks with teams' front-office people. He last coached in the NFL in 2006, when he was fired as Baltimore's offensive coordinator. He was the Raiders' quarterbacks coach in 1995.

Fassel said he enjoyed his season with the Raiders and worked well with Davis.

"He didn't interfere at all," Fassel said. "He treated me great. He paid me really good money. So I don't have the same problem that, maybe, other people do. I'm just going to see what jobs open up and who is interested in me. If it doesn't work, it doesn't work."

The Raiders released fullback Jason Davis and offensive/defensive lineman Fred Wakefield. The Wakefield move came about once he and the Raiders reached an injury settlement.

The Raiders signed free-agent guard Junius Coston, 25. He spent the past three-plus seasons with the Green Bay Packers , starting seven games last season.