... last seven years, to say the least.

While Raider Nation was being crushed at the sight of our beloved team losing, the media was loving every minute of it.

Constant lies were spread about the Raiders, including the ludicrous statement that head coach Tom Cable had been abusive in three previous relationships. The facts eventually came out and Cable admitted to striking his ex-wife out of anger 20 years ago. The rumors would die down and Cable was retained as head coach.

However, things in Oakland have changed. The Raiders had a highly successful off-season and media outlets such as ESPN have taken a 180 degree turn on the Raiders, even going as far as saying 8-8 would be the minimum for what they would have called a "dysfunc...

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