Patriots Sign Andrew Walter, Know Something Raiders Don't

by Ryan WilsonFiled under: Patriots, Raiders, NFL Free Agency, NFL Training CampAl Davis loves speedy wide receivers and strong-armed quarterbacks. These are well-known facts that explain -- though don't justify -- many of the Raiders' draft-day decisions. There was a time, 25 to 30 years ago, when Oakland's reliance on the deep pass was integral to its success. But defenses evolve to combat offensive advancements and what was in vogue a few seasons back will almost certainly be obsolete today. It's an arms race. Unless you're Davis, who still has visions of Kenny Stabler or Jim Plunkett regularly connecting with Cliff Branch. Meanwhile, the reality is that the Raiders are one of the worst organizations in the league, and there's no reason to think that will change anytime soon.Patriots Sign Andrew Walter, Know Something Raiders Don't originally appeared on Fanhouse NFL Blog on Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:45:00 EDT . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Per...