Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie is working with his third head coach since 2012, moving from Dennis Allen to interim man Tony Sparano to Jack Del Rio. His current partner has the most influence on organizational decisions, especially regarding personnel. There’s no friction here, with GM and head coach in lockstep regarding Raiders roster construction
More than a year into this pact with Jack Del Rio, this working relationship has gone well during a period of steady improvement. Del Rio’s first season was McKenzie’s fourth, and the pair say they quickly found common ground.
Former standout NFL linebackers Del Rio and McKenzie share philosophies regarding personnel, valuing character, football commitment, power and aggressiveness.