Reggie McKenzie

[PackerDNA]

Just fired as GM of the Raiders. There was a lot of talk about the talent drain from the front office this season. Bringing Reggie back would be a big step in fixing that.

 

[rodell330]

Just fired as GM of the Raiders. There was a lot of talk about the talent drain from the front office this season. Bringing Reggie back would be a big step in fixing that.

So they fired McKenzie because Gruden messed with the roster? I’m sure he didn’t care for Gruden anyways. I wouldn’t mind bringing him back.

 

[sschind]

Once Gruden was hired I think the writing was on the wall for McKenzie. I wouldn't mind seeing him back in some capacity.

 

[swhitset]

Where? The Packers already have a new GM and I can’t see him taking a job buried in the offices somewhere... especially with the new structure the Packers are operating under.

 

[Wi. Mike now in Florida]

I never understood how one man can do so well with the Packers,
then go to another team and suddenly be treated like yesterdays trash.
Then we bring him back to save the day.

This business must be a game of chances

 

[Mondio]

I never understood how one man can do so well with the Packers,
then go to another team and suddenly be treated like yesterdays trash.
Then we bring him back to save the day.

This business must be a game of chances

He wouldn't be coming back to save the day. We have our power structure and our GM hired. He's a good football mind and person, he'd be valuable to have in the building. But it wouldn't be as a savior, it would be as a compliment to the people we have. I'm not sure he's open to it at this point. There's probably another job out there for him if he wants it. I thought he had the Raiders moving in the right direction when he got there but he never got a chance to see it thru.

 

[PackerDNA]

Reggie is an excellent evaluator of talent. We lost Wolf, Highsmith among others. Just saw an article about this at SB nation. They had a good idea. Bring him in as a consultant, figure out a position later.

 

[PackerFanLV]

So they fired McKenzie because Gruden messed with the roster? I’m sure he didn’t care for Gruden anyways. I wouldn’t mind bringing him back.

Right Mckenzie built them into a winning franchise then gruden comes and rips it all apart. Khalil and Cooper playing big time football.

 

[Dantés]

Where? The Packers already have a new GM and I can’t see him taking a job buried in the offices somewhere... especially with the new structure the Packers are operating under.

I would imagine that the FO could create a high end role for him to fill in the personnel department.

 

[GleefulGary]

Bring him back!!!

 

[RepStar15]

I find it highly unlikely teams looking for a GM have not already called up Reggie. Obviously if I am wrong, I would expect the Packers to give him a buzz. I just hope we can beat John Dorsey to the punch.

 

[gbgary]

man the raiders have sunk to new lows this year. they were on such a good path but have run off a bridge and are sinking fast.

 

[gatorpack]

I'm so glad Gruden is off the market

 

[smacker]

I have a feeling if the Raiders stick with Gruden as head coach, a lot of GM's are going to get fired there.

 

[HardRightEdge]

I have a feeling if the Raiders stick with Gruden as head coach, a lot of GM's are going to get fired there.

Gruden got a 10 year, $100 million contract. I think he's going to be there for a while.

 

[Mondio]

I have a feeling if the Raiders stick with Gruden as head coach, a lot of GM's are going to get fired there.

I think Gruden is the GM

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Just fired as GM of the Raiders. There was a lot of talk about the talent drain from the front office this season. Bringing Reggie back would be a big step in fixing that.

I would like the Packers to bring McKenzie back but highly doubt he would be interested in a role of significantly less importance.

 

[scotscheese]

What was his position with the packers previously?

and would there be such a position as assistant GM?

 

[Deleted member 6794]

What was his position with the packers previously?

and would there be such a position as assistant GM?

McKenzie was the director of player personnel as well as the director of football operations with the Packers. I'm not convinced Murphy and Gutekunst would feel comfortable about once again hiring him to a similar position though.

 

[Curly Calhoun]

Just fired as GM of the Raiders. There was a lot of talk about the talent drain from the front office this season. Bringing Reggie back would be a big step in fixing that.

It would seem like a natural fit....I suppose it depends on whether or not he gets a better offer elsewhere.

Outside of Oakland, McKenzie's evaluation skills are generally thought to be pretty good.

 

[GleefulGary]

McKenzie was the director of player personnel as well as the director of football operations with the Packers. I'm not convinced Murphy and Gutekunst would feel comfortable about once again hiring him to a similar position though.

Why wouldn't they? Reggie is great. Get as many good talent finders as you can.

 

[C-Lee]

If he doesn't find another GM position, I wouldn't be surprised at all if he comes back to GB.

 

[HardRightEdge]

I think Gruden is the GM

De facto uber-GM.

Titles aside, he appears to have a level of authority on par with Reid in KC or Carroll in Seattle. They call the tune with final say on personnel.

 

[Dantés]

I can't get over how predictable it's all been in Oakland. Staggering.

 

[PackerDNA]

I can't get over how predictable it's all been in Oakland. Staggering.

Yep.I can't get over how many people are honestly surprised that this is what would happen with Gruden in charge of everything.