how good will the raiders do this coming season with all the additions they got so far?
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They're still a long ways away from being good. They still need a QB not named Brooks. They need to seriously improve their line on O and D. And some decent linebacker and DBs would be good.
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Not really.  I think the Steelers suck and got real lucky that the refs liked them last season.  They will be picking high in the draft and have a new coach.\n\nThe Raiders do have a good defense, but most people don't realize that because their offense is so pathetic.\n\nFor more on the Raiders, Steelers and the NFL....check this site out.  http://factipedia.com/sportsblogs/
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my prediction was the raiders because they are finally goin to have a good qb since rich gannon. lamont jordan, randy moss, aaron brooks is a good fit, a better defense and a top pick.
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pretty good, u got the MVP in Larry Johnson, good QB, decent WRs, good TE, good K, good D, youll do pretty good.
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No, They already put a lot of money into Arron Rodgers wether he will be good or not is still left to be seen. Also it is not certain that Farve is leaving next year, which is something he said.  Although Matt my become a great QB, he will at least be a good qb, they had several more pressing needs on the Defensive side of the ball and AJ hawk will be a great player. He flies all over the field. With him, Nick Barnet and abdol hodge(their other LB drafted this year) will allow them to build around three fast and good LB's on the side of the ball that wins championships. D-FENSE!!!!
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Raiders D ... against a mediocre Houston team, Oakland should handle themselves well.  If they could hold San Diego to 21 points in Week 12, then how many points do you think Houston will be able to put up?  Buffalo is on a hot streak and with McGahee's return, San Diego will hold itself well.  However, Buffalo has other weapons that need to be addressed (Parrish, Evans, Thomas) and, at least, can mix up the offensive schemes.\n\nOakland will face a primarily one-dimensional offense against Houston, which favors the Raider Defense this week.  Start them over San Diego.
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Everybody loves to bash the raiders. I'll tell you what, the OAKLAND RAIDERS have the highest winning percentage in NFL history. LOOK IT UP!!!! so what they had a few bad years every team does. I am the biggest raiders fan I know and I expect them to turn it around this year. EXPECT OAKLAND BACK IN THE PLAYOFFS!!! So all you bandwagon riders who love  whoever has the best record,get some knowledge on football history before you say OAKLAND SUCKS. THEY ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!
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They can contend now, they got Burleson to go along with Jackson and some great defensive players. They signed Ashworth, who was with New England and with an emerging Jerremy Stevens, they look to contend well. Oh yeah, and the got Julian Peterson, the hitting machine.\n\nPrediction- 14-2
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If the Raiders don't make any stupid mistakes like always, then it might be a pretty good game.\nMaybe within 10 but it can go either way
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Without a doubt the Steelers will have a great season and they will be fun to watch, if you are Steeler Fan.  They have a full package on offense and Santonio Holmes will contribute just like Rookie Heath Miller did last year at TE.  In the back field Duce Staley will run the ball with power and Willie Parker will run wild with his turbo speed.  Big Ben will play like a veteran that has a Super Bowl victory, there will be nothing new for him, just win baby. Their other weapon at wide out Hines Ward will still contribute after his MVP performance in the Superbowl. Cedric Wilson came around in the playoff and I believe he will be another factor that will make this offense very explosive. Finally the Line will be outstanding, watch out I'm thinking Back to Back.  It's a Steeler Tradition!
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Well Obviously ALL these people havn't been paying attention to anything thats been going on with the Raiders. So why don't you let someone that knows their head from there (you know what) Give you a Real Answer!!!!\n\n#1 I'll tell you whats wrong with all the other answers first. Cause its always easy to pick apart other peoples crappy answers.\n\n1st Answer= They are not way over the cap!!! Ever team had to be under the Cap by Midnight a few days ago. \n2nd Answer=Well they said it best "jumble" thats about it.\n3rd Answer=Well I like this Answer but its not complete. \n............... CJAB01 Good Answer!!!\n4th Answer= Started out alright but fell apart in a hurry. Rest of the team a disaster? LOL I dont' think so. Plus Woodsen is already gone!! So is Gibson,Stone, and a few others. You really think Jay Cutler is going to drop to 7th!!! Wow apparently you havn't seen a mock draft yet. But I'll move on anyways.\nAnswer 5+6= 5 nice comment 6 even better \nLOL Answer 7= started out nice but after the but it got sickning!!!!!!! Reason #1 he says it will not land them a much needed QB, well the current Mock Draft has Oakland drafting Vince Young!!!! So that reason totally sucked!!!\nReason 2, He says al davis is a great coach!!! He's the frikin OWNER OF THE TEAM!!!!! Reason 3 he got right though.\nToughest division, well he said second but its the toughest. Only one team had a harder opp winning % then the Raiders did last year. That was San Diego with .559\nWell the next answer the guy is a complete idiot. He answers all his questions just like that one. I followed him around a bit. And the last answer is pretty darn Good. Way to go. Now I'll give mine, even though I've shed some light already.\n\nWhats my opinion of the Oakland Raiders?\n\nWell first of all you have to be more afraid of their fans now adays then their players. Oakland has the Rowdiest Fans in the NFL. No other team has the famous BLACK HOLE!!!\n\nBefore the 90's they had the Highest Winning Percentage in the NFL and were the only team to win a Super Bowl in 3 decades in a row 60's 70's 80's. They almost had another one but was betrayed by Jon Gruden and beat by a team that was in their huddle all game.\n\nThey've done what all the fans have been asking for this year. They've dropped Norv Turner. They've Gotten rid of Charles Woodson, Derrick Gibson, and most of, well this dang NFL meeting crap is holding it off but Most likely they'll be rid of Kerry Collins who is to make 9.2 mil this year. \n\nAnother (+) is they hired Hall of Famer Art Shell and a vast array of coaches who might be able to get the job done. Its time to get back to the OLD SCHOOL for the Raiders and hopefully they'll get nasty this year!!!\n\nI've also heard it won't hurt to let Andrew Walter get the nod this year and see what he can do. But if Vince Young falls to 7th like expected, they'll Have to draft him and Collins will forsurely hit the door. \n\nOkay so the labor deal has been met. Good but we will have to play the "What IF" Game. As a sports writer wrote. Until the draft and free agency is over we don't know how the team will round out. Drew Brees would be a great pickup.\n\nBut overall I expect this year to be alot better year. Once sports writer said don't be suprised if Oakland wins 9 or 10 games this year. They have an easier Home schedule for once after being screwed year after year. So I think we might finally see a winning season. This last 3 year run has been the longest since Al Davis has been running the show. So this is the year. Randy Moss hopefully will be healthy. Last year he was second to terrell owens before he was injured. So a healthy Moss along side Jerry Porter should bold well. I hear they will go back to a Running game finally and Lamont Jordan won't fall off the map toward the end of the season again. In Salary Cap he started out at something li
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Manning Version 2.0 (Peyton. Archie is v 1.0, Eli v2.1) - The kid is always money.\nHasselbeck - Consistently good.  No defenses in the NFC west and the team is reloaded with Nate Burleson.\nA. Brooks - He will be overlooked since he's inconsistant, but a simplified playbook, Moss and Porter, and always playing from behind will pad his numbers.  Also, leaving New Orleans had to do wonders for the guy.\n\nDO NOT TOUCH!\nRoethlisberger - I love the player long term and I would keep him on my fantasy keeper league, but he's been hidden for too long.  The team is among the league bottom in pass attempts...AFC North is a very scary place and every defense is loaded...without the Bus, it's all about stacking the box and letting Ben beat you and his early success may have made him overconfident when he did little to lead the team to victory...I love the player but this year will be a big letdown, broken face notwithstanding.  Next year, with the running game reestablished, they can get to the superbowl again.  Last year they got luck twice in the playoffs (Vanderjadt's tanked kick and Palmer getting hurt) and this year teams will be gunning for them.\n\nBilly Volek/Vince Young - Jeff Fisher isn't happy and this is he his final year before they fire him...the mood will permeate the lockerroom and dudes like Pacman will further stress out the ball club.  Billy Volek is a nice substitute, but that trick pony won't last since they HAVE to play Vince to "break him in" ...I thnk we will see a record for turnovers with this Titans team.
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Raiders -  YES -  QB  Arron Brooks  WR  Randy Moss and more.\n\nEagles -  NO
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I think the Texans will have their best season yet. With the acquisitions of Flannagan (C) and Moulds (WR) and after the draft Heisman winner Reggie Bush the Texans look good on paper. David Carr is the only question mark but with a seasoned OL and how it stands right now with a solid back in Dominck Davis and perhaps Reggie Bush alot of pressure will be taken off of him. And look at the division they are in its pretty weak with the exception of the Colts, the titans are going to lose McNair and Jacksonville has never been good. With all the accusations and what seems to be a pretty good draft coming their way look for Houston to go 8-8 or 9-7.
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They look pretty good right now, on paper.\n\nIf Culpepper can come back at full strength, with Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams, Chris Chambers, that tight end McMichaels, and their offensive line, they should be able to do some interesting things offensively.\n\nAnd defensively, they might miss Sam Madison at CB, but they're pretty strong on the defensive line and at the LBs.  If they draft a player or two to shore up their secondary, they might be the best team in the AFC East
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It All Depends On Health,Any Of The Teams You All Mentioned Can Crap Out If Injuries Plague Them,Now I Think That The Raiders Will Shock some People,They May Not Be The Top Team But They Will Make The Playoffs
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Well, I'm from Los Angeles, quite frankly, i'm pretty neutral when it comes to football (if anything I'm an Eagles fan, but I don't think they'll make it), so I'm going to reach out on a limb and say...(don't be so shocked)...The Oakland Raiders. Here's my reasons why.\n\nCurrently the Raiders have one of the best wide reciever cores I've seen in a while, with each of them all with specific duties. Moss, Jerry Porter, a healthy Ronald Curry (who I see is gonna be a sleeper this year) and Doug Gabirel. There's no way newly acquired Aaron Brooks can give the excuse of "there's no one to pass to" with this kind of recieving core. \n\nThen on defense, Warren Sapp, Derrick Burgess, some new Defensive back rookies that could make an impact. Rookies like USC's Darnell Bing and of course Texas' Michael Huff.\n\nThen you look at coaching. The Raiders' bring back Art Shell and Rob Ryan finally has some real talent to work with on the defensive end. \n\nnow I'm not saying that they'll win the super bowl, but in my books, if they do start winning, they'd be fun to watch and they'll do it with style.