The Godfather movie trilogy is a timeless collection of mob films, filled with quotable life lessons. In light of the recent dark cloud looming over the Oakland Raiders, one in particular stands out. Seated in a helicopter, Godfather Michael Corleone holds a conversation with Vincent Mancini.
“Never hate your enemies, it affects your judgement.”
It seems that Raiders punter Marquette King is living vicariously through that quote, fraternizing with one of Oakland’s biggest enemies. To understand the infraction, you have to rewind to Week 17 of the 2016 season.
The AFC West is the NFL’s most competitive division, and the bad blood between the teams within the division is long-standing.