New Raiders GM Mike Mayock says Jon Gruden will have 'final say' on all personnel decisions

New Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock said Monday that coach Jon Gruden will have the "final say" on all personnel decisions.

In an interview with ESPN at Levi's Stadium prior to the national championship game between Alabama and Clemson, Mayock said he has "zero problems" with Gruden, who has a 10-year, $100-million contract, as the ultimate decisionmaker. But he added that they will always try to agree before making any moves.

"I think we're going to come to a consensus, and I like a little yelling, a little screaming, a little fighting for what players you believe in," Mayock told ESPN. "But at the end of the day, I guarantee you, Jon Gruden and I are going to know what a Raider looks like and smells like. I don't think we're going to have any issues."

The Raiders hired Mayock, a former draft analyst for NFL Network, last week despite his lack of experience in the NFL. This is his first front-office job after more than two decades in broadcasting.

Mayock replaced former general manager Reggie McKenzie, who was fired midway through the Raiders' 4-12 regular season.

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As he settles into his new role, Mayock told ESPN that he believes Oakland can turn things around quickly with Gruden at the helm and Derek Carr at quarterback.

"We've got three first-round picks this year, two next year and a little money to spend in free agency," Mayock told ESPN. "So, what I can tell you is we're going to start with the basics, and I think over the next couple of years, you'll see a huge increase in the talent level of the Raiders."

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