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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Aug 20, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive backs coach Donnie Henderson during the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive backs coach Donnie Henderson during the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /

Donnie Henderson

Former Bills Defensive Backs Coach Donnie Henderson’s track record is extensive, dating back to 1983. In Buffalo, Henderson got the best out of a young core, which consists of cornerbacks Ronald Darby and Stephen Gilmore.

Since Henderson’s departure, turmoil struck the Bills secondary. Prior to Buffalo, Henderson coached DBs for the Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars and Arizona Cardinals. Most impressive is his time as New York Jets defensive coordinator in 2005, when the Jets pass defense was ranked second in the NFL.

Moreover, Henderson brings the best out of his players, a must for Oakland. As a veteran coach, he could be exactly what the Raiders secondary needs to get the ship turned around.