Jack Del Rio isn't trying to make a fashion statement while coaching his team.

The Raiders first-year head coach was roaming the sidelines for Sunday's win against the Chargers in a simple black Nike t-shirt, as he has done for a few games this season.

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But Del Rio admitted Tuesday night on SiriusXM NFL Radio that he would consider going against the norm for one reason: out of respect for former Raiders head coach John Madden, who would often wear the shirt and tie like many coaches in his time.

"Maybe we'll bring in the rolled up button down with the tie flapping in the wind one night when I know it's going to be windy and I can honor Coach Madden," Del Rio said. "John Madden would rock that outfit many many times, so maybe one of these days I can do that out of respect for John."

Now, Del Rio's comments were somewhat in jest after host Alex Marvez commented about how comfortable he looked on the sidelines Sunday. But it wouldn't be the first time Del Rio brought out his dress clothes to coach. He also did so for two games back in 2006 while with the Jaguars, as pointed out by Marvez. to honor the coaches of yesteryear who wore suits and ties for every game.

Del Rio has already earned the love of Oakland fans for the way the team is playing during his first year at the helm. But doing anything to honor Madden, who owns the second-best overall winning percentage (112-39-7 70.9 percent) in league history and led the Raiders to a win in Super Bowl XI, would certainly endear him even more to Silver and Black fans.

Plus, this is a classy look.

Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble. #JohnMadden #NFL pic.twitter.com/mJVCEUhUSs — Football Radio Show (@footballrs) October 8, 2015



We'll see if Del Rio actually decides to follow through with his idea. The NFL began requiring coaches to wear team-issued gear in 1993, and Del Rio had to wear a Reebok-made suit back in 2006 to honor the league's licensing agreement. Maybe it's about time Nike started working on custom Raiders suits and ties.