The Oakland Raiders road to the playoffs will be a tough one in 2011. To get to the playoffs, the Raiders will have to have a winning record against their own division and a winning record against the AFC East and NFC North. In part one of this two article series, we'll be predicting Oakland's games against their division rivals. Last season, the Raiders were able to go 6-0 in the division.This season, the Raiders will have to win four games in the division if they want to make the playoffs.Let's take a look at their games against the AFC West ...
The biggest argument in Oakland Raiders Nation these days is about quarterback Jason Campbell. Some see him as the guy that can drive the Raiders offense to the NFL playoffs and beyond for years to come. Some don't. Raiders owner Al Davis has called him the next Jim Plunkett. Some think Davis has lost his mind for believing such a thing. I don't. I have evidence to support what I believe, too. Turn the page to see it.Begin Slideshow
Unless there will be breaking news today, one prediction that the lockout would end on the 4th of July weekend is a missed target. This means more financial losses for the fantasy football publishers and others who make money on preseason football activities.There is a good chance Coach Hue Jackson feels tied down since he cannot contact the Oakland Raiders for official preseason practice. What a way to start the head coaching career in 2011. Things need to get settled quickly so the coach can get the Oakland Raiders fired up for the regular season.The issue of how to split ...
Gio Gonzalez rewarded Billy Beane and the Oakland A's for the faith they showed in him when they shipped Nick Swisher to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for him, Ryan Sweeney and Fautino De Los Santos.His first two partial seasons with the A's in 2008 and 2009 were marred by inconsistency. While he showed glimpses of the "stuff" that made him a first round draft pick in 2004, and a top-prospect in the White Sox organization, he also was wild and let his emotions get the better of him when he started to struggle.He posted a 1-4 record with ...