| The Oakland Raiders could be the most | | | | offense and live up to his potential. The offensive |
| dysfunctional franchise in the NFL, the once proud | | | | line is led by tackle Robert Gallery. Newly acquired |
| organization has fallen on hard times in the past 7 | | | | quarterback Jason Campbell will inherit the job but |
| years. The last time the Raiders had any success | | | | if he struggles the Raider will not to hesitate to |
| was in 2002 when the team was blown out in the | | | | yank him. |
| Superbowl 48-21 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, | | | | The defense is led by all pro cornerback Nnamdi |
| it has been down hill for the organization ever | | | | Asomugha, who many coaches and players |
| since. The Raider just recently cut ties with | | | | consider one of the best in the NFL at his position. |
| former overall #1 draft pick JaMarcus Russell who | | | | Safety Michael Huff led the team with 3 |
| was the 1st team quarterback last year to start | | | | interceptions and should hold down on of the |
| the 2009-10 NFL Picks season but was benched | | | | safety spots. Richard Seymour anchors the |
| for a poor work habits and an even worse | | | | defensive line. The Raider defense was just as |
| attitude. Russell threw for only 1,287 yards and | | | | inefficient as the offense allowing 23.7 points per |
| the team ranked 31st overall in total offense, | | | | game which ranked 23rd in the NFL, they ranked |
| 29th overall in passing yards per game with a little | | | | 26th overall in total yards giving up an average of |
| over 159, Oakland also ranked at the bottom of | | | | 361.9 yards per game but the one area the team |
| the NFL in points scored per game with 12.3. | | | | had a little success in was the pass defense, |
| Running back Michael Bush rushed for 589 yards | | | | Oakland ranked 7th in the National Football League. |
| leading the team but the Raiders may have found | | | | Oakland has to get better on both sides of the |
| keepers in rookie wideouts Darrius Heyward-Bey | | | | football to improve on their 5-11 2009-10 record, |
| and Louis Murphy who led the team in | | | | they have enough 1st round draft picks in the |
| touchdowns with 4. Tight end Zach Miller was the | | | | system to make a dramatic improvement. They |
| teams best offensive weapon with a little over | | | | were 8-8 on NFL Picks against the spread, going |
| 800 receiving yards. The offense will need for | | | | over the total 7 times and under 9 times. This |
| Darren McFadden to step it up, the highly talented | | | | sports handicapper predicts the Raiders will finish |
| running back needs to be the focal point of the | | | | 7-9 this year. |
