Raider-Nation, Stop Buying Into the Hype: All Is Not Well in Oakland

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Published: December 10, 2009

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... problems have been fixed with a victory over the defending Super-Bowl Champion Steelers.

Do these fans have selective memories? Do the other eleven games the Raiders have played this season not matter? Did they forget that we are still 4-8 and at the verge of being mathematically eliminated from the playoffs? Have they forgotten about all the distractions, the bill-board, and the horrendous blow-outs?

Sure the Steelers won the Super-Bowl but what about the fact that Troy Polamalu, arguably the teams best defender, was absent? Or that they are on a four game slide losing to the Bengals, Chiefs, Ravens, and now the Raiders?

Then there are those who are suddenly sold on the coaching staff. What about the constant coaching blunders, especially on the offensive side of the ball? Have these fans forgotten about the constant criticism the team has received from its own players?  About questionable play-calling?  A pass happy offense?  Giving up on the run too e...

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