A 1977 wave of offseason firings saw several executives replaced by men with close ties to McKay .
A 1977 wave of offseason firings left the suspicion that he was attempting to surround himself with a staff that would bow easily to his will .
A 1977 wave of offseason firings saw several executives replaced by men with close ties to McKay , and left the suspicion that he was attempting to surround himself with a staff that would bow easily to his will .