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Old 11-22-2016, 06:55 PM   #1530
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I do think the Raiders are about 1 more draft away from establishing a real contending team. If they add a big tight end to the passing game, and a couple pieces on defence, that would pretty much complete their roster. Even today, I don't see why they wouldn't be in the AFC Championship game. Risk being that they get outgunned by a team like the Steelers, or bad weather results in a sloppy defensive loss to Oakland. I don't see pretenders like KC, or Houston touching them. The Dolphins might stay hot and make the playoffs, but they too would need something to make it a defence rules type of game.

I hate to admit it, but Derek Carr is a definite keeper. If there ever is a post Brady era in the AFC, he'll be at the top of the QB class with Andrew Luck, and possibly Marcus Mariota. But he'll have the advantage of having a more complete roster around him.
I hate the Raiders as much as I love the Broncos, but Derek Carr is the real deal. I'd take him over Luck right now.

That said, they aren't winning the division.
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