Oakland Raiders Coach Hue Jackson’s Success Guaranteed with Elite Staff

2011 has been a great year for the Oakland Raiders as they have hired what may be the best coaching staff in the NFL. Big names like Rod Woodson, Steve "The Wiz" Wisniewski, former linebacker Greg Biekert, former Oakland Raider defensive coach Chuck Bresnahan (who worked with "Chucky" Jon Gruden), and of course Mr. Willie Brown.

To begin with lets look at the corner backs assistant coach, Mr. Rod Woodson. Just the mention of his name  and everyone knows who were are talking about. Rod Woodson was basically an interception master. Rod Woodson has played in three Superbowl's. One of those of course, being with the Oakland Raiders. Woodson is a Hall of Famer and played in the NFL for 17 seasons. As an Oakland Raider however, he has the record for most interceptions in a single game (3). Woodson is also tied for second for most interceptions (2) in a game with a return for an Oakland Raider TD!

When Rod Woodson was signed up for the position it was instant upgrade for the Silver and Black organization. Rod Woodson brings in a depth of knowledge for the Raiders. He knows ball hawking and solid tackling techniques. He will not only help Raider cornerbacks Stanford Routt, rookie Chimdi Chekwa, Walter McFadden, Chris Johnson and Jeremy Ware, but will also weed out the weakest links. Adding Rod Woodson is just wonderful planning by the master planner. Mr Al Davis!

Next is the assistant offensive line coach, Mr. Steve " The Wiz" Wisniewski,  If you have been an Oakland Raider fan as long as this writer you can already see what "The Wiz " (another Raider pro bowler) brings to the Oakland Raider table. Steve played Silver and Black football for thirteen years. He remained an Oakland Raider for his entire career and protected quarterbacks Jay Schroeder, Todd Marinovich, Vince Evans, Jeff Hostetler, Jeff ( do I dare say) George and lastly MVP Rich Gannon.

Basically, Steve Wisniewski has been protecting QBs for over a decade an...

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