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Raiders Pros And Cons

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The Oakland Raiders have been the laughing stock of the NFL for over a decade but I think now, there is a time for change. Not having mustered a single winning season since going to the Super Bowl in 2002, the Raiders sit on a 2-2 record and are alive in the playoff race for the first time in a longtime. In recent years lack of depth in the X’s and O’s department has caused the Raiders to not fully maximize their player’s full potential. Head coach Jack Del Rio is a defensive minded whiz, along with defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. Bill Musgrave is the offensive mastermind. Del Rio brings poise to a young team while Norton Jr ignites the team. The offense is a loose cannon, ready to explode any at any time for a huge play. Norton runs a defensive which forces the lanky, tall corners man on man while the front seven defenders pressure the quarterback. Bill Musgrave runs a very balanced offensive with a bell cow running back and a gun slinging quarterback. I personally see a huge improvement from the last years first three games to this year first three games. The Raiders are the race and are hopeful contender. …show more content…

The offense is highlighted with Derek Carr the quarterback and the rookie wide receiver Amari Cooper. The defense is a young crew mixed with a few seasoned vets. Second year player Khalil Mack is a force to be reckoned with on the defensive line while Charles Woodson mans the skies as a ball hawk at safety. In the past the Oakland Raiders lacked talent and depth to compete with other NFL teams. Reggie McKenzie the team’s general manager has brought in players such as Michael Crabtree, Aldon Smith and Nate Allen. They offense was engineered after Carr and the defense is aligned to Mack’s strengths and Norton’s physical mentality. These two players are the face of the Oakland Raiders franchise. The Raiders young team has limitless potential if they do the right things they have to do to

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