Reggie McKenzie cleaned up the Raiders' mess in four short years. Now, they should be thankful they have him for at least four more.
McKenzie got a well-deserved contract extension from the team through 2020. It's good timing in training camp, as Oakland is in great position to end its 14-year playoff drought in '16.
But as the Raiders look forward to a prosperous future with the talent McKenzie has assembled, it's important to look back on how he got them there:
Hired but handcuffed in '12. After the passing of Al Davis, his son and new owner Mark needed a GM.