Oakland Raiders: To Change the Results, Try Changing the Plays

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Published: May 29, 2009

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... a home-run draft choice—Darren McFadden. McFadden’s no longer a rookie, and the Raiders added Darrius Heyward-Bey at wideout, in addition to returning receivers Schilens, Walker (post-surprise surgery) and 2008 breakout player Johnnie Lee Higgins.   

Russell is still under center, and now has legit backup in Garcia. In addition to those roster moves, the Raiders changed the offensive and defensive coaches, and accordingly the playbooks for both sides of the ball. 

What does that all mean?  Flea-flickers? Division champions? The spread offense? Dogs and Cats living together?  Not sure.  However, it definitely means that we should see some significant changes in the Raiders playbook for 2009. 

 

On Defense

Marshall’s defensive play calling is naturally going to depend on generating pressure.  All defenses face that challenge, but in Marshall’s successful campai...

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