26CornerBlitz Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) Shocked! Raiders Fire General Manager Reggie McKenzie The Oakland Raiders have fired general manager Reggie McKenzie, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported. McKenzie, who played for the Raiders and has been their GM since 2012, was given the option to remain with the team through the end of the season but is not expected to do so, Rapoport reported. Around The NFL will have more on this story shortly. ANALYSIS Why Did the Raiders Fire McKenzie? What led the Raiders to fire their general manager, especially after a surprise upset win over the Steelers? Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Media share their insights here. Edited December 10, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz
Tsaikotic Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) yea...I'm reading that and trying to figure out if he's saying that McKenzie was fired or if McKenzie is telling his scouts " hey Ian says I'm fired so I guess that's it." ..lol I'm gonna assume it says he's been fired...most likely Chucky wanted all the power Edited December 10, 2018 by Tsaikotic
26CornerBlitz Posted December 10, 2018 Author Posted December 10, 2018 Raiders Fire General Manager Reggie McKenzie The Oakland Raiders have fired general manager Reggie McKenzie, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported. McKenzie, who played for the Raiders and has been their GM since 2012, was given the option to remain with the team through the end of the season but is not expected to do so, Rapoport reported. Around The NFL will have more on this story shortly.
rochester rob Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 Gruden is really going to run that team into the ground. 9
CuddyDark Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 Please Bills hire him. Please. Please. 2 1
MDH Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 1 minute ago, rochester rob said: Gruden is really going to run that team into the ground. And it’ll be fun to watch. 1
Bangarang Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 Raiders are going to regret hiring Chucky and he’ll be back in the MNF booth within the next 3 years.
Royale with Cheese Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, rochester rob said: Gruden is really going to run that team into the ground. You mean below the ground, 1/3 of the way to China. 1 1
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 6 minutes ago, Nihilarian said: Chucky wants more power... .....opens the door for Deadskins' Bruce Allen to reunite with Chuckie from their TB days......been rumored for months.......
Nick the Greek Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 I actually thought this guy was a good GM. He had a good Raiders team one year. Drafted arguably the best defensive player in the league, even if he was shipped to Chicago. Oh well, they are in FULL rebuild mode now, more-so than the Bills I’d say. 1
Nihilarian Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: .....opens the door for Deadskins' Bruce Allen to reunite with Chuckie from their TB days......been rumored for months....... Maybe so, but Chuck will be certain to have the last word on personnel now.
Tsaikotic Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, CuddyDark said: Please Bills hire him. Please. Please. for what?? the sad thing is McKenzie actually put some talent on that team and then Chucky came and is trying to destroy it all...Chucky is going to be the next Kelly
PittsforDave Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 With the money they’re paying Gruden, he should be the gm and Coach. No need for both. Adios
CaptnCoke11 Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 Wow he turned that team around with no picks or cap space in a short period of time. Gruden factor at its best.
Bob in STL Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Tsaikotic said: for what?? the sad thing is McKenzie actually put some talent on that team and then Chucky came and is trying to destroy it all...Chucky is going to be the next Kelly Maybe look at him for Assistant GM or Pro Personnel Director. He did compile some good talent. Their QB got hurt and that put them back for a year. I don't understand why they dismantled everything? Edited December 10, 2018 by Bob in STL
Phil The Thrill Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 Just now, Bob in STL said: Maybe look at him for Assistant GM or Pro Personnel Director. He did complie some good talent. Their QB got hurt and that put them back for a year. I don't understand why they dismantled everything? He could take the place of Brian Gaine who did some good work in that spot. Big Reg honestly got screwed when they hired Gruden. He probably should have asked Oakland to fire him because he essentially was neutered 2
LeGOATski Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 Crazy how quickly a situation can change. Oakland had some of the best young talent in the NFL within the last few years. That team was ready to become a contender. 1
longtimebillsfan Posted December 10, 2018 Posted December 10, 2018 (edited) That Raiders situation is really sad. McKenzie has worked his but off to build a very talented team and get to the playoffs. I believe in 2016 they made the playoffs with a 12-4 record. Chuck comes in and dismantles the team. Then McKenzie gets fired. Gruden may have a plan, but it does not seem like it. The next big move will be for Gruden to bring in a host of quarterback candidates and replace Derek Carr. It is going to be a long 10 years with that ridiculous contract. I also feel bad for the Raiders fans. Mark Davis promised the fan base that he would do all he could to win another Super Bowl before they moved to Las Vegas. I have never been a Raiders fan but this has to be tough for the Raiders Nation. Edited December 12, 2018 by longtimebillsfan 1
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