After receiving some compelling comments, I’ve decided to re-evaluate the 2009 Oakland Raiders and their opportunity to make some noise in the AFC West.
By no means am I a Raider Hater, I’m just stating my opinions and beliefs on what needs to be done in order for the Raiders to have a legitimate shot at the division:
1. The Offense needs to be improved.
The Raiders averaged 16.4 points per game last season which was 29th overall in the NFL. The Raiders total offense was 29th in NFL (272.2 yards per game). Their passing attack was a league worse at 148.1 yards per game. However, the running attack was impressive as it placed in the top 10 with an average of 124.2 yards per game.
JaMarcus Russell is the reason for concern. Russell struggled in his first full season as the Raiders quarterback, throwing for 2,423 yards with 13 TD’s and 8 INTs. Russell in his first year struggled holding onto the ball as he fumbled 12 times and constantly seemed as if he were unaware of the blitz. In order for the Raiders to have some …
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