On Jan.06, 2012, I included a short article on new Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie with his former boss indicating that Mr. McKenzie has a talent for judging and finding player personnel. Original Article here. I'll go many steps further and proclaim that Mr. McKenzie has incredible insight into judging coaches and administrative staff as well.
Al Davis, the once great, but obsolete owner of the Raiders during his last 10 years, would have continued to fall victim to the loud mouth, "it's not my fault", "let's throw all the players and coaches under the bus when we lose", "I'm gonna get more involved in this organization" coach. What did Mr. McKenzie do to that coach? Canned him like fruit cocktail that you would see at WalMart :-)! Then brings in Dennis Allen, a disciplinarian who doesn't talk like a politician, but will coach like a coach should, similar to Tom Coughlin of the Super Bowl winner New York Giants, Bill Belichick of prior year's Super Bowl winner of the New England Patriots. (Of course, I'll check back on Mr. Allen's progress in December).
What does Mr. McKenzie do to Stanford Routt, the $54 million cornerback, who was declared the cornerstone of the Raiders defense, better known as "Burnt Toast" (for being burned like toast by all the wide receivers)? Shown the exit, where he belong.
My prediction: The 2012 Raiders will make the playoffs. Finally!!!!
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