For Oakland to get out of their seven-year slide, several key factors have to come together.

The defense has to stop the run.

The WR corps has to step up.

The RB tandem has to hold onto the ball and run as they were drafted to.

The QB has to stand up and take control of the team.

The first phase was given some good looks from the draft. First out of the gate, the Raider...

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