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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
My comments are partly in jest. The Raiders under Lane Kiffen looked to have things going the right way towards the end of his first season. They than came out and got crushed on Monday night. Last year they were showing signs of being a better team, and than in camp you have coaches fighting. Plus they once again are opening the season at home against San Diego.
So can you see why I might think the same thing could happen again?
Didn't think you'd be so sensitive about it. I'd have though Raider fans would be used to being laughed at by now.
I'm a Chiefs fan...I'm used to being the brunt of everyones joke by now.
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That trend isn't all that uncommon across sports. Teams that have nothing to lose play looser, try younger players at regular spots which results in better performance (younger player trying to impress), weed out locker room problems by releasing/trading malcontents, etc... The Oilers have been doing this for the better part of a decade.
I could see the Raiders falling on their face to start the season... especially against the Chargers. If, however, the Raiders can recover against the Chiefs and Broncos, they might be able to have their first 6 win season since 2002! I'm aiming for 8-8. Realistic? Not really. But I've been through 6 seasons of top 5-10 draft picks... I need something else to hope for.
