When first-year head coach Dennis Allen arrived in Oakland, the commitment to win and win fast was at an all-time high.

The Raiders finished 8-8 in 2010 and 2011, and the preseason expectations coming into 2012 were filled with optimism.

New general manager Reggie McKenzie wanted to implement a new culture in Oakland—a culture that did away with stupid penalties and a more disciplined style of play.
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