So, What's Changed in Raider Land?

Now that the 2009 version of the Oakland Raiders has been assembled, I can’t quite wrap my arms around this team. The fact is Oakland’s going to have to prove it on the field. Of course, that’s exactly the pessimistic line of thinking a bad preseason can produce and it was awful. So without consideration to hard core game planning and scheming, which can be the difference in close games, allow me to diagram the strengths and weakness of the 2009 Silver and Black.   Quarterbacks: Russell, Gradkowski and Frye. Smart move to cut Garcia, he wasn’t as productive and he’s injury prone. As for Russell, he needs to make quicker decisions with the ball or decent pass rush is going to eat him alive. However, I do think Russell has shown signs of improvement. He protects the ball well (low interception rate) and seems to have a better grasp of the offense. Baring injury, I see 20 touchdowns, 2,500-3,000 yards passing, and nine interceptions. Translation&helli...