General Manager Reggie McKenzie took a deep breath and slowly began addressing the assembled media in the team’s Willie Brown Auditorium.
“It’s a great day today,” McKenzie said. “When the season ended, [Raiders Owner] Mark [Davis] and I set out to find the next coach to lead the Raiders into the future. That process began by us casting a wide net to interview coaches. This process was thorough and comprehensive with Mark and I. The process led us to the best man for the job, the best man, Jack Del Rio.”
When McKenzie finished his introduction, Del Rio then leaned over the microphone and gave his first statement as the Head Coach of the Oakland Raiders.