2009-2010 NFL Season Preview: Oakland Raiders

2008 Record: 5-11, third in AFC WestHead Coach: Tom Cable; first YearKey Additions: FB Lorenzo Neal, QB Jeff Garcia, S Keith Davis, C Samson SateleKey Losses: C Jake Grove, S Gibril Wilson, LB Marquis Cooper, WR Ronald Curry, FB Justin GriffithMediocrity in 2008 for the Oakland Raiders. Everything seems in good running order then.From the controversy with former head coach Lane Kiffin, to the terrible performance on the field, something is always going wrong in Oakland.Rookie, and franchise saving hopeful Darren McFadden did not make a very large impact at all. He was hampered by a turf toe injury, and received only half the carries that Justin Fargas would accrue.The offense didn't score, and the defense let everyone score. It was quite an atrocious display.It seems as though the only bright spot was elite cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha.Jamarcus Russell struggled in his first full season as the starter, but showed promise late, as he led the Raiders to wins in two of the last three...