PHOENIX -- His early success occurred with the Oakland Raiders, leading to nostalgic feelings about the area. But Bruce Allen also understands the economics of the NFL, which is why he supports the team moving to Las Vegas.
Allen, the Washington Redskins president, served as a senior executive to Raiders owner Al Davis from 1996-2003. He won the executive of the year award after the 2002 season. A year later he headed to Tampa Bay, but he remained tight with Raiders current owner Mark Davis.
It pains Allen to see the Raiders leave Oakland, but he also supports the decision.