... big boy games very shortly. The first test for our beloved Oakland Raiders: our newest nemesis, the San Diego Chargers.

Preseason started out very well for the Raiders, with a 31-10 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. The offense was looking better, and the defense was playing with more discipline.

Tom Cable was not yet embroiled in controversy, and Chaz Schilens still had two healthy dancing shoes. It was time for optimism in Raider Nation.

Things since then have deteriorated rapidly. Although there are still some positives to take from the preseason, things do not look as promising as they once had.

 

The Good

JaMarcus Russell

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