The Oakland Raiders were the surprise of the NFL in 2016, putting together an impressive 12-4 campaign that exceeded the expectations of just about every analyst or expert in the business.
With that type of success comes reward — and that is exactly what is in the works for Head Coach Jack Del Rio. Per Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, the Raiders and Del Rio will soon enter negotiations for a contract extension.
Raiders talks with Jack Del Rio on an extension will begin soon. He's an obvious coach of the year candidate. Mark Davis very pleased
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) January 14, 2017
Del Rio signed a four-year deal prior to the 2015 season, so to even begin discussing a contract season halfway through the deal speaks to how highly both Reggie McKenzie and Mark Davis must value the Bay Area native and lifelong Raiders fan.