... who has been slowly building 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 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, ...

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