Oakland Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie, for the most part, has steered clear of adding players to his roster who might be considered controversial, or have red flags about their character. The emphasis on character and good locker room guys has changed the culture in Oakland, and has put a cohesive, drama-free team on the field.
But with his first pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, McKenzie made the round’s most surprising – and potentially controversial – picks in selecting Ohio State cornerback Gareon Conley.
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. Back in 2013, McKenzie used a first round pick on a cornerback that had plenty of red flags – though, most all of the knocks on D.