The Oakland Raiders came out strong against their archrival… Wait, no they didn’t come out strong or anything remotely like it. They gave the game to the Denver Broncos wrapped in a nice shiny package with a bow on top. JaMarcus Russell was 12/21, 61 YDS, 2 INT. Those numbers are completely ridiculous for a starting NFL QB. The Raiders should seriously consider benching him until he gets his head straight. McFadden didn’t help either, he had three fumbles in the game and two were recovered...

The Raiders really never got anything going in the game against the Chiefs. Oakland couldn’t establish the run early or didn’t try and that put the game on JaMarcus Russell to win it late. Lucky for the Raiders he did win it for them despite being outgained in yardage 409-166. Kansas City contributed to the win as well with bad play calls and poor performance on both sides of the ball. The Chiefs had a chance to score a field goal in the final minute of the first half, but a bad play was called...

The Oakland Raiders came out strong against the San Diego Chargers in game one. They could have won the game late, but instead they let Philip Rivers go all the way down field so Darren Sproles could score the game winning touchdown. For some reason Oakland forgets that prevent defense does not prevent anything but winning. Man coverage was working all game then John Marshall and/or Al Davis called for the prevent defense. The call blew up in their faces like it has always done. Richard Seymour...

JaMarcus Russell… Some people in the Raider Nation think he is the franchise savior. Others in the Raider Nation feel he is a bust. JaMarcus Russell has potential to be great. The guy is physically gifted for an NFL QB. He is the perfect size and has the strength to dominate at the position. If JaMarcus Russell becomes a true leader by putting in the hours and training to be great the AFC West will be in trouble.

The Oakland Raiders 2009 season is 100% on JaMarcus Russell’s...

First and foremost JaMarcus Russell must come on strong. Out of the gate the Oakland Raiders play all three AFC West rivals. JaMarcus Russell better bring it against all of them.

Game one is a home game for the Oakland Raiders and they must win. Unfortunately, Oakland has not won a game against the San Diego Chargers since September 2003. Ouch. The Oakland Raiders have one of the best running games in the league right now. If the Oakland running backs are used effectively this...