Raiders’ Potent Offense, Vulnerable Defense Recall High-Flying AFL Days

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Published: August 25, 2009

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... back after the 2006 crash, has been assembling pieces for a team. A draft pick here, a free agent there, sometimes a step back when things don't work right...it's all supposed to lead to progress.

For Oakland, it has seen the win total go from two to four to five, with differing opinions on the season. Some think the Raiders are heading for three wins, some to 8-8, or some a playoff berth.

One item that is worth looking at is how the offense will become the drive this team needs.

On the ground, it can't be stated enough that we are stacked with weapons. Michael Bush, Darren McFadden, Justin Fargas, or Louis Rankin—this is the type of offense to build around. Time-killing and steady, Oakland had the ball for over 30 minutes of game time against the Cowboys. Switching to an air attack for different reasons, the Raiders only held control for 21:16

If the point comes that the Raiders have the lead late, it's a simple rule...run out the clock.

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