Reggie McKenzie: former Vol is the right stuff for the Raiders

Good things tend to happen to good people, until proven otherwise. If ESPN’s Adam Schefter is correct, a good thing is about to happen to one of the good guys of the NFL. Reggie McKenzie — Knoxville native (Austin-East H.S.) and former Tennessee Vol (1981-84) – will be named the new General Manager of the Oakland Raiders. This can’t be rendered as official news until Green Bay exits the NFL playoffs. And, that might be a while. [UPDATE: the Associated Press indicated just after this was posted that the Raiders have announced an agreement with the Packers for McKenzie, and a press conference has been announced for next Tuesday.]

Hail to the Chief!

The Kansas City Chiefs have a long and rich tradition of football with a stable ownership, quality facilities, and a large, passionate fan-base. The club honors their past heroes with a team Hall-of-Fame: The Chiefs have the second highest number of club HOF’ers next to the Green Bay packers. Twelve players and two head coaches are in the NFL’s Hall of Fame. Arrowhead Stadium has just been renovated and has the 4th largest seating capacity of NFL stadiums (approx. 77,000). Dating back to the Chiefs’ home opener in 1991, the Chiefs had 156 consecutive sellout games until the final home game of the 2009 season. This was accomplished in the 6th smallest media market of all NFL teams. The tailgating scene at Arrowhead is reportedly one of the very best, college or pro. And, their uniforms have that quality, traditional look.