Last year, the Raiders went 3-1 but they looked really bad doing it. This year the first team looked organized and looked sharp thus far. I know, I know "Its just pre season". But as a Raider fan who watches this team religiously I just thought I saw things that gives me a reason to believe that they will win more than 2 games this year.
The O line - I really believe that the oline has already improved. Just the fact that they are playing as a unit, I see that as an improvement from last year. Last year, they looked like they have no clue of what they want to do. I know its just pre season
The QB's - Coach Kiffin has done a great job bringing in
Daunte Culpepper. Not only he brings in more competition in that position, he also gives a little bit of security in that position. The way C-Pep is playing, it looks like he is ready to be the starter come opening day. Secondly, he is probably giving Jamarcus Russell's agents something to think about. Everytime C-Pep shows improvement and form that he once was, the more Jamarcus is losing his negotiating power against the Raiders and Al.
Defense - Secondary -Aso, Huff, Washington and Stu/Donavan, LBs' - Howard, Morrison and Williams, D line - Sapp,Sands,Kelly, Burgess and the newcomers Moses and Richardson. Under Coach Rob Ryan, this defense has now come to maturity, the question still remains in terms of the run defense, but so far they have been tough against the team they faced the last 3 games....yeah I know, its only pre season.
Coaching - Coach Kiffin will be a great NFL coach! enough said
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