No Fly Zone: Finding The Oakland Raiders A New DB Coach

Jan 27, 2016; Wahiawa, HI, USA; Oakland Raiders safety Charles Woodson (24) arrives to the 2016 Pro Bowl Draft at Wheeler Army Airfield. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 27, 2016; Wahiawa, HI, USA; Oakland Raiders safety Charles Woodson (24) arrives to the 2016 Pro Bowl Draft at Wheeler Army Airfield. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 24, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders free safety Charles Woodson (24) reacts after playing his final home game during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers at O.co Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders free safety Charles Woodson (24) reacts after playing his final home game during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers at O.co Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Chargers 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Charles Woodson 

Who better than C-Wood — a legendary Raider — to rev up this dismal secondary? Woodson’s rapport in the locker room goes without saying. For this reason, corralling players to buy in won’t be an issue.

Just a year removed from playing in the NFL himself, Woodson obviously lacks coaching experience. But his work ethic as a player and leadership qualities could easily translate as a coach.

Presumably, Woodson’s success would also depend on Ken Norton Jr’s progression as a defensive coordinator. But if the future Hall of Famer wants to trade in his desk at ESPN for a headset on the sideline, he would far and away be the fan favorite replacement for Robertson.