2009 Record: 5-11
Key Additions:
Kyle Boller, QB, St. Louis
Jason Campbell, QB, Washington
Rock Cartwright, RB, Washington
Chris Cooper, DT, None
Quentin Groves, DE, Jacksonville
John Henderson, DT, Jacksonville
Daniel Loper, G, Detroit
John Owens, TE, Seattle
Kamerion Wimbley, LB, Cleveland
Key Losses:
Greg Ellis, DE, Free agent
Justin Fargas, RB, Free agent
Cornell Green, OT, Buffalo
Kirk Morrison, LB, Jacksonville
Oren O’Neal, FB, Free agent
JaMarcus Russell, QB, Free agent
Javon Walker, WR, Free agent
Gerard Warren, DT, New England
Offense:
Jason Campbell might not be a Pro Bowler, but he is sure better then anything Oakland has had from the QB position in a long time. The Raiders lost Fargas, but McFadden and Bush should be good enough to carry the load. What I don't like is their offensive line and WRs. Campbell might be a good decision maker, but it won't matter if no one is open, and he is being pressured. I think this offense will be improved, but not enough to make this an above .500 team.
Defense:
This defense doesn't get talked about a lot, but it is actually one of the better ones in the NFL. Asomugha is a big part of that, as most QBs are afraid to throw it to his side of the field. It is amazing how much easier defense is when you only have to worry about half the field. On top of him the Raiders have a good defensive line, and a solid set of LBs.
Overall:
While their defense is ready for the playoffs their offense will once again cost them any chance to be in the playoffs. Unless McFadden somehow turns out to be a top 5 RB this team is looking at no more then 7 wins.
2010 Record: 7-9
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